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

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1MA - US57636Q1040 - Common Stock

473.1 EUR
-17.45 (-3.56%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

1MA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1MA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 1MA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, 1MA could be worth investigating further for 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.
In the past 5 years 1MA has always been profitable.
1MA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

1MA has a better Return On Assets (26.74%) than 98.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 180.29%, 1MA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1MA has a Return On Invested Capital of 47.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 98.00% 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 8.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (45.83%) for 1MA is below the current ROIC(47.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
1MA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1MA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

1MA has a Profit Margin of 45.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MA has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 59.16%, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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
1MA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1MA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1MA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
1MA.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1MA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

1MA has an Altman-Z score of 10.62. This indicates that 1MA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.62, 1MA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1MA 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.
1MA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MA outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.40 is on the high side and indicates that 1MA has dependencies on debt financing.
1MA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.40) than 76.00% of its industry peers.
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 2.4
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 10.62
ROIC/WACC5.57
WACC8.53%
1MA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1MA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that 1MA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.12, 1MA is not doing good in the industry: 64.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1MA has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. 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 1.12, 1MA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.00% 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 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
1MA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1MA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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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 15.10%, which is quite good.
1MA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.43% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1MA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.60% in the last year.
1MA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.78% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
1MA.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1MA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1MA.
1MA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1MA is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.79 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1MA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1MA.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1MA to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say 1MA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.01
Fwd PE 27.79
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 40

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.
1MA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.32
EV/EBITDA 26.02
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.
The excellent profitability rating of 1MA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1MA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.12
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, 1MA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
1MA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 1MA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of 1MA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.95%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

1MA pays out 18.79% 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.
DP18.79%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
1MA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1MA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
1MA.MI Dividend Payout.1MA.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1MA.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MASTERCARD INC - A

BIT:1MA (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

473.1

-17.45 (-3.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners90.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap427.69B
Revenue(TTM)31.47B
Net Income(TTM)14.25B
Analysts80.42
Price Target571.57 (20.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.95%
DP18.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.79%
PT rev (3m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.01
Fwd PE 27.79
P/S 15.71
P/FCF 30.32
P/OCF 28.29
P/B 62.56
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 26.02
EPS(TTM)13.91
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)17.02
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)15.6
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)16.73
OCFY3.54%
SpS30.12
BVpS7.56
TBVpS-6.95
PEG (NY)2.12
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number48.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 10.62
F-Score8
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC5.57
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 / 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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MASTERCARD INC - A?

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


How profitable is MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) stock?

MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1MA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) is 34.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 62.56.


What is the expected EPS growth for MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MASTERCARD INC - A (1MA.MI) is expected to grow by 16.07% in the next year.