MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:M4I • US57636Q1040
Current stock price
432.3 EUR
-17.1 (-3.81%)
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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.
- In the past year M4I had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years M4I has been profitable.
- M4I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of M4I (27.64%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 193.46%, M4I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of M4I (51.15%) is better than 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 9.16%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of M4I (45.65%) is better than 90.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M4I has grown nicely.
- M4I has a Operating Margin of 59.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M4I has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so M4I is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, M4I has less shares outstanding
- M4I has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, M4I has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- M4I has an Altman-Z score of 9.84. This indicates that M4I is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- M4I has a better Altman-Z score (9.84) than 94.23% 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 86.54% of its industry peers.
- M4I 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, M4I is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 9.84 |
ROIC/WACC5.81
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- M4I has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that M4I is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of M4I (1.03) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that M4I should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- M4I has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.50% over the past year.
- M4I shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.49% yearly.
- M4I shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.42%.
- M4I 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
- M4I is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.18% yearly.
- M4I is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.61%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue Next Year12.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y12.52%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
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 29.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of M4I.
- M4I's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, M4I is valued at the same level.
- M4I is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.06.
- M4I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, M4I is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- M4I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as M4I.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- M4I's 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 16.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
5. M4I.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- M4I has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
- M4I's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.39.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, M4I pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of M4I is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.71%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 18.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M4I. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- M4I'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 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
M4I.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:M4I (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
432.3
-17.1 (-3.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Industry Strength31.06
Industry Growth76.4
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners91.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap385.53B
Revenue(TTM)32.79B
Net Income(TTM)14.97B
Analysts83.33
Price Target567.52 (31.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.71%
DP18.41%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)-2.91%
PT rev (3m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.06 | ||
| P/S | 13.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.56 | ||
| P/B | 58.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.26 |
EPS(TTM)14.54
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)17.25
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)15.75
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY3.91%
SpS31.42
BVpS7.41
TBVpS-7.07
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number49.2486 (-88.61%)
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 | 9.84 |
F-Score8
WACC8.8%
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 Y18.61%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
Revenue Next Year12.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y12.52%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y17.87%
EBIT growth 3Y14.9%
EBIT growth 5Y18.9%
EBIT Next Year21.13%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
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 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) is expected to grow by 18.61% in the next year.