MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:M4I • US57636Q1040
Current stock price
432.2 EUR
-2.65 (-0.61%)
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This M4I.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. M4I.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year M4I was profitable.
- M4I had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- M4I had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- M4I 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 27.64%, M4I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 193.46%, M4I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- M4I has a Return On Invested Capital of 51.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- M4I had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 48.09%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (48.09%) for M4I is below the current ROIC(51.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 45.65%, M4I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- M4I's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of M4I (59.37%) is better than 91.38% of its industry peers.
- M4I's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. M4I.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), M4I is creating value.
- M4I has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for M4I has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, M4I has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.82 indicates that M4I is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- M4I has a Altman-Z score of 9.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 94.83% of its industry peers.
- M4I has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- M4I has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the high side and indicates that M4I has dependencies on debt financing.
- M4I's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. M4I is outperformed by 74.14% of its industry peers.
- Although M4I's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.82 |
ROIC/WACC5.81
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that M4I should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- M4I's Current ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M4I outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that M4I should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, M4I is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- M4I does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. M4I.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- M4I shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.50%, which is quite good.
- M4I shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.49% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.42% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, M4I shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.47% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, M4I will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.58%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y16.95%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5Y11.48%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. M4I.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of M4I.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as M4I.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. M4I is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.83, M4I is valued on the expensive side.
- 60.34% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than M4I, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- M4I is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as M4I.
- M4I's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- M4I has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as M4I's earnings are expected to grow with 16.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y16.95%
5. M4I.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- M4I has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, M4I has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, M4I pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of M4I grows each year by 13.71%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- M4I pays out 18.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of M4I is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.41%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y16.95%
M4I.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:M4I (3/24/2026, 5:24:51 PM)
432.2
-2.65 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap385.44B
Revenue(TTM)32.79B
Net Income(TTM)14.97B
Analysts82.8
Price Target584.53 (35.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Yearly Dividend2.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
DP18.41%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)3.71%
PT rev (3m)1.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.83 | ||
| P/S | 13.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.33 | ||
| P/B | 57.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.19 |
EPS(TTM)14.68
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)17.4
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)15.89
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)17.07
OCFY3.95%
SpS31.71
BVpS7.48
TBVpS-7.13
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number49.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 9.82 |
F-Score8
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC5.81
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 Y18.58%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y16.95%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5Y11.48%
EBIT growth 1Y17.87%
EBIT growth 3Y14.9%
EBIT growth 5Y18.9%
EBIT Next Year20%
EBIT Next 3Y15.39%
EBIT Next 5Y12.77%
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 / M4I.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to M4I.DE.
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MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for M4I stock?
The dividend rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.41%.