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MARQETA INC-A (MQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MQ - Nasdaq - US57142B1044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.89  +0.04 (+0.68%)

After market: 5.89 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

MQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 100 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for MQ as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. MQ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MQ was profitable.
MQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MQ reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years MQ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
MQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.08%, MQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MQ's Return On Equity of 5.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MQ is outperformed by 63.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.54%, MQ is doing worse than 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.08%
ROE 5.58%
ROIC 0.54%
ROA(3y)-7.53%
ROA(5y)-8.4%
ROE(3y)-9.32%
ROE(5y)-10.99%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.43%, MQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.30%, MQ is doing worse than 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.37%, MQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.3%
PM (TTM) 10.43%
GM 69.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.71%
GM growth 5Y10.45%
MQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MQ has less shares outstanding
MQ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
MQ Yearly Shares OutstandingMQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

MQ has an Altman-Z score of 4.80. This indicates that MQ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.80, MQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MQ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.8
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC8.99%
MQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.18 indicates that MQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MQ has a Current ratio of 3.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. MQ outperforms 83.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.18 indicates that MQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.18, MQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 3.18
MQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 127.47%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, MQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.44% in the last year.
MQ shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y28.75%
Sales Q2Q%17.89%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MQ will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-318.36%
EPS Next 2Y-69.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y-3.8%
Revenue Next Year15.36%
Revenue Next 2Y18.49%
Revenue Next 3Y19.74%
Revenue Next 5Y17.13%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
MQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
MQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 58.90, MQ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MQ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say MQ is valued expensively.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MQ. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.9
Fwd PE N/A
MQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MQ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MQ is more expensive than 66.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MQ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.36
EV/EBITDA 61.05
MQ Per share dataMQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-69.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for MQ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MARQETA INC-A

NASDAQ:MQ (7/23/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 5.89 0 (0%)

5.89

+0.04 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners5.73%
Ins Owner Change23.1%
Market Cap2.76B
Analysts75.83
Price Target5.83 (-1.02%)
Short Float %3.89%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28.93%
Min EPS beat(2)7.54%
Max EPS beat(2)50.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)50.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.21%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)8.99%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)24.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.14%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.85%
PT rev (1m)8.94%
PT rev (3m)13.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)34.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.9
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 5.22
P/FCF 60.36
P/OCF 40.72
P/B 2.79
P/tB 3.3
EV/EBITDA 61.05
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)-0.04
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY1.66%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY2.46%
SpS1.13
BVpS2.11
TBVpS1.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.08%
ROE 5.58%
ROCE 0.69%
ROIC 0.54%
ROICexc 128.29%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 1.3%
PM (TTM) 10.43%
GM 69.37%
FCFM 8.65%
ROA(3y)-7.53%
ROA(5y)-8.4%
ROE(3y)-9.32%
ROE(5y)-10.99%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.71%
GM growth 5Y10.45%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 114.47%
Cap/Sales 4.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 259.49%
Profit Quality 82.95%
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 3.18
Altman-Z 4.8
F-Score8
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)113.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y-318.36%
EPS Next 2Y-69.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y-3.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y28.75%
Sales Q2Q%17.89%
Revenue Next Year15.36%
Revenue Next 2Y18.49%
Revenue Next 3Y19.74%
Revenue Next 5Y17.13%
EBIT growth 1Y102.79%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year254.73%
EBIT Next 3Y80.14%
EBIT Next 5Y67.34%
FCF growth 1Y179.98%
FCF growth 3Y-12%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y191.44%
OCF growth 3Y0.7%
OCF growth 5YN/A