MA vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $113.25 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $23.30B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 9.22% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 8.82% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.54 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs L in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 18.9× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 9%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 1%).
- MA has the higher dividend yield (0.70% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
L return calculator
See what $1,000 in Loews Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.