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

BIT:1MA • US57636Q1040

464.2 EUR
+8.75 (+1.92%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, 1MA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1MA was compared to 55 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. 1MA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1MA shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. With these ratings, 1MA could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1MA was profitable.
  • 1MA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 better Return On Equity (193.46%) than 98.31% of its industry peers.
  • 1MA has a better Return On Invested Capital (51.15%) than 98.31% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1MA is significantly above the industry average of 8.26%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (51.15%) for 1MA is above the 3 year average (48.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 45.65%, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MA has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 59.37%, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • 1MA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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

  • 1MA has an Altman-Z score of 10.37. This indicates that 1MA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of 1MA (10.37) is better than 96.61% 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.
  • 1MA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
  • 1MA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.36, 1MA is doing worse than 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 1MA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.36
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 10.37
ROIC/WACC6.02
WACC8.49%
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 61.02% of its industry peers.
  • 1MA has a Quick 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, 1MA is doing worse than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.50% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, 1MA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.42% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1MA 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1MA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.04% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.13%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.92%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue Next Year12.81%
Revenue Next 2Y12.48%
Revenue Next 3Y12.47%
Revenue Next 5Y11.48%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 2030 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1MA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1MA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. 1MA is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.39, the valuation of 1MA can be described as expensive.
  • 1MA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1MA is more expensive than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.05. 1MA is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.35
Fwd PE 27.39
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1MA is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 62.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1MA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.96
EV/EBITDA 24.26
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 1MA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1MA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, 1MA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, 1MA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 1MA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1MA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.71%!
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.
  • 1MA's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.41%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.92%
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

MASTERCARD INC - A

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

464.2

+8.75 (+1.92%)

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 Cap414.99B
Revenue(TTM)32.79B
Net Income(TTM)14.97B
Analysts82
Price Target564.93 (21.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend2.57
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)-0.13%
PT rev (3m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.35
Fwd PE 27.39
P/S 15.01
P/FCF 29.96
P/OCF 27.89
P/B 63.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.26
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)16.95
Fwd EY3.65%
FCF(TTM)15.5
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)16.64
OCFY3.59%
SpS30.92
BVpS7.3
TBVpS-6.96
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number48.54
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 10.37
F-Score8
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC6.02
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 Y18.13%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.92%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
Revenue Next Year12.81%
Revenue Next 2Y12.48%
Revenue Next 3Y12.47%
Revenue Next 5Y11.48%
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 7 / 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 18.13% 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%.