MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1MA • US57636Q1040

464.2 EUR
+3.6 (+0.78%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall 1MA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated 1MA against 59 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. 1MA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 1MA shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes 1MA very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1MA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1MA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 1MA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1MA had a positive operating cash flow.
1MA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1MA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 27.64%, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1MA has a Return On Equity of 193.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 51.15%, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1MA is significantly above the industry average of 9.72%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (48.09%) for 1MA is below the current ROIC(51.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 27.64%
ROE 193.46%
ROIC 51.15%
ROA(3y)26.93%
ROA(5y)25.9%
ROE(3y)184.52%
ROE(5y)166%
ROIC(3y)48.09%
ROIC(5y)44.33%
1MA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1MA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • 1MA's Profit Margin of 45.65% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MA outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
  • 1MA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1MA has a Operating Margin of 59.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
  • 1MA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 59.37%
PM (TTM) 45.65%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y0.73%
PM growth 5Y1.73%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
1MA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1MA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1MA is creating value.
  • 1MA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1MA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1MA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
1MA.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1MA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
1MA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1MA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 10.31 indicates that 1MA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of 1MA (10.31) is better than 94.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MA is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1MA, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MA (1.16) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the high side and indicates that 1MA has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.36, 1MA is doing worse than 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Although 1MA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.36
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 10.31
ROIC/WACC5.91
WACC8.66%
1MA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1MA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1MA has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that 1MA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 1MA's Current ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1MA is outperformed by 67.80% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that 1MA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1MA's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1MA is outperformed by 67.80% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for 1MA 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
1MA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1MA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • 1MA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.50%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, 1MA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.49% on average per year.
  • 1MA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.42%.
  • 1MA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y16.91%
EPS 5Y21.49%
EPS Q2Q%24.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%

3.2 Future

  • 1MA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.04% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1MA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue Next Year12.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.32%
Revenue Next 3Y11.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
1MA.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1MA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
1MA.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1MA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • 1MA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.51.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1MA.
  • 1MA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
  • 1MA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.05.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1MA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 1MA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.51
Fwd PE 28.05
1MA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1MA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as 1MA.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1MA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.23
EV/EBITDA 24.03
1MA.MI Per share data1MA.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1MA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 1MA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1MA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.64%, 1MA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 1MA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.15.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 1MA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.64%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of 1MA grows each year by 13.71%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1MA pays out 18.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of 1MA is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.41%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
1MA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1MA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B
1MA.MI Dividend Payout.1MA.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1MA.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MASTERCARD INC - A

BIT:1MA (2/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

464.2

+3.6 (+0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners90.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap416.85B
Revenue(TTM)32.79B
Net Income(TTM)14.97B
Analysts81.22
Price Target576.37 (24.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.64%
Yearly Dividend2.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
DP18.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(2)8.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(4)8.79%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.89%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.75%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.77%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.32%
PT rev (1m)1.89%
PT rev (3m)2.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.51
Fwd PE 28.05
P/S 15.15
P/FCF 30.23
P/OCF 28.15
P/B 64.22
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.03
EPS(TTM)14.28
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)16.55
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)15.35
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)16.49
OCFY3.55%
SpS30.64
BVpS7.23
TBVpS-6.89
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number48.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 27.64%
ROE 193.46%
ROCE 62.01%
ROIC 51.15%
ROICexc 78.35%
ROICexgc 298.32%
OM 59.37%
PM (TTM) 45.65%
GM N/A
FCFM 50.11%
ROA(3y)26.93%
ROA(5y)25.9%
ROE(3y)184.52%
ROE(5y)166%
ROIC(3y)48.09%
ROIC(5y)44.33%
ROICexc(3y)72.29%
ROICexc(5y)65.83%
ROICexgc(3y)259.03%
ROICexgc(5y)223.97%
ROCE(3y)58.3%
ROCE(5y)53.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.25%
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y0.73%
PM growth 5Y1.73%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.36
Debt/FCF 1.16
Debt/EBITDA 0.89
Cap/Depr 106.3%
Cap/Sales 3.71%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 85.62%
Profit Quality 109.79%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 10.31
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC5.91
Cap/Depr(3y)125.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.3%
Profit Quality(3y)104.2%
Profit Quality(5y)102.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y16.91%
EPS 5Y21.49%
EPS Q2Q%24.61%
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
Revenue Next Year12.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.32%
Revenue Next 3Y11.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.45%
EBIT growth 1Y17.87%
EBIT growth 3Y14.9%
EBIT growth 5Y18.9%
EBIT Next Year19.27%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y12.72%
FCF growth 1Y20.96%
FCF growth 3Y17.62%
FCF growth 5Y20.32%
OCF growth 1Y19.4%
OCF growth 3Y16.38%
OCF growth 5Y19.56%

MASTERCARD INC - A / 1MA.MI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MA.MI.


What is the valuation status of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of 1MA stock?

MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MASTERCARD INC - A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) is expected to grow by 15.91% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.41%.