MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MA - US57636Q1040 - Common Stock
550.07 USD
+12.22 (+2.27%)
Overall MA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MA against 98 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, MA is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, MA could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MA had positive earnings in the past year.
MA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MA has been profitable.
MA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 26.74%, MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.98% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 180.29%, MA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 47.55%, MA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 45.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.20%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (47.55%) for MA is above the 3 year average (45.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.74% | ||
| ROE | 180.29% | ||
| ROIC | 47.55% |
ROA(3y)26.26%
ROA(5y)24.19%
ROE(3y)172.59%
ROE(5y)147.38%
ROIC(3y)45.83%
ROIC(5y)40.7%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 45.28%, MA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
MA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MA has a Operating Margin of 59.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MA outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.28% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y2.69%
OM growth 5Y0.34%
PM growth 3Y-0.21%
PM growth 5Y-1.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
MA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.33 indicates that MA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MA (10.33) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MA is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MA, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MA (1.16) is better than 79.59% of its industry peers.
MA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MA (2.40) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for MA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.33 |
ROIC/WACC5.59
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
MA has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that MA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MA (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that MA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MA has a Quick ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for MA is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.10% over the past year.
MA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.43% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 15.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.1%
EPS 3Y20.21%
EPS 5Y13.43%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.6%
Revenue growth 3Y14.26%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%16.73%
3.2 Future
MA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue Next Year16.6%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y13.64%
Revenue Next 5Y11.67%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.21, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MA.
MA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MA is more expensive than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, MA is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MA.
MA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MA is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. MA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of MA may justify a higher PE ratio.
MA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)2.55
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.58%, MA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.20.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, MA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MA grows each year by 14.95%, which is quite nice.
MA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MA pays out 18.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MA's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.79%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
NYSE:MA (11/25/2025, 2:56:06 PM)
550.07
+12.22 (+2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.32%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap493.96B
Revenue(TTM)31.47B
Net Income(TTM)14.25B
Analysts80.42
Price Target667.03 (21.26%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
Yearly Dividend2.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.95%
DP18.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(2)0.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(4)1.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.14%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.66%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)1.95%
PT rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.95 | ||
| P/S | 15.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.26 | ||
| P/B | 62.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.93 |
EPS(TTM)16.08
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)19.68
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)18.16
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)19.47
OCFY3.54%
SpS35.05
BVpS8.8
TBVpS-8.09
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)2.55
Graham Number56.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.74% | ||
| ROE | 180.29% | ||
| ROCE | 57.12% | ||
| ROIC | 47.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 70.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 228.49% | ||
| OM | 59.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.28% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 51.8% |
ROA(3y)26.26%
ROA(5y)24.19%
ROE(3y)172.59%
ROE(5y)147.38%
ROIC(3y)45.83%
ROIC(5y)40.7%
ROICexc(3y)67.38%
ROICexc(5y)62.88%
ROICexgc(3y)222.96%
ROICexgc(5y)196.71%
ROCE(3y)55.06%
ROCE(5y)48.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4%
OM growth 3Y2.69%
OM growth 5Y0.34%
PM growth 3Y-0.21%
PM growth 5Y-1.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.33 |
F-Score8
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC5.59
Cap/Depr(3y)138.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.49%
Profit Quality(3y)101.51%
Profit Quality(5y)101.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.1%
EPS 3Y20.21%
EPS 5Y13.43%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
EPS Next Y16.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.6%
Revenue growth 3Y14.26%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%16.73%
Revenue Next Year16.6%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y13.64%
Revenue Next 5Y11.67%
EBIT growth 1Y16.51%
EBIT growth 3Y17.33%
EBIT growth 5Y11.15%
EBIT Next Year23.18%
EBIT Next 3Y16.18%
EBIT Next 5Y13.75%
FCF growth 1Y66.51%
FCF growth 3Y16.25%
FCF growth 5Y12.75%
OCF growth 1Y59.63%
OCF growth 3Y16.02%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%
MASTERCARD INC - A / MA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MASTERCARD INC - A (MA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) stock?
MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is MASTERCARD INC - A?
The financial health rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) stock?
The dividend rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.79%.