MA vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $313.22 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $211.52B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 19.0 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AXP in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.0 vs 34.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 34%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.17% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.