V vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.23 | $113.25 |
| Market cap | $639.42B | $23.30B |
| P/E ratio | 29.3 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 60.35% | 9.22% |
| Profit margin | 51.68% | 8.82% |
| Revenue growth | 17.10% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.54 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs L in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 27.4× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 29.3).
- V earns a higher return on equity (60% vs 9%).
- V is growing revenue faster (17% vs 1%).
- V has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. 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.