MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:M4I • US57636Q1040
Current stock price
430.9 EUR
+10.8 (+2.57%)
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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
- M4I had positive earnings in the past year.
- M4I had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years M4I has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years M4I had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- M4I has a Return On Assets of 27.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for M4I is significantly above the industry average of 11.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (51.15%) for M4I is above the 3 year average (48.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- M4I's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- M4I has a Operating Margin of 59.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. M4I outperforms 91.07% 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
- M4I has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for M4I has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, M4I has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for M4I has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.58 indicates that M4I is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.58, M4I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of M4I is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take M4I, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- M4I's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.16 is amongst the best of the industry. M4I outperforms 85.71% 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.
- M4I has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.36) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for M4I, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.58 |
ROIC/WACC5.78
WACC8.85%
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.
- M4I has a Current ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- M4I has a Quick 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.
- M4I has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.42% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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 11.48% yearly.
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
- 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.
4. M4I.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.15, the valuation of M4I can be described as expensive.
- M4I's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. M4I is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.59, the valuation of M4I can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, M4I is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- M4I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of M4I is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of M4I is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of M4I 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)1.57
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y16.95%
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 2.54.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, M4I pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
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
- 18.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by M4I. This is a low number and 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 (3/30/2026, 5:28:14 PM)
430.9
+10.8 (+2.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap384.28B
Revenue(TTM)32.79B
Net Income(TTM)14.97B
Analysts82.8
Price Target584.53 (35.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.65
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 | ||
| P/S | 13.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.08 | ||
| P/B | 57.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.31 |
EPS(TTM)14.78
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)17.52
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)16
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)17.18
OCFY3.99%
SpS31.93
BVpS7.53
TBVpS-7.18
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number50.05
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 | 9.58 |
F-Score8
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC5.78
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of MASTERCARD INC - A (M4I.DE) is 8 / 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%.