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
- 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.
- M4I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 27.64%, M4I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- M4I's Return On Equity of 193.46% is amongst the best of the industry. M4I outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 51.27%, M4I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for M4I is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (48.19%) for M4I is below the current ROIC(51.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.64% | ||
| ROE | 193.46% | ||
| ROIC | 51.27% |
ROA(3y)26.93%
ROA(5y)25.9%
ROE(3y)184.52%
ROE(5y)166%
ROIC(3y)48.19%
ROIC(5y)44.39%
1.3 Margins
- M4I's Profit Margin of 45.65% is amongst the best of the industry. M4I outperforms 88.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M4I has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 59.51%, M4I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M4I has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.65% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.14%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
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.
- M4I has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, M4I has less shares outstanding
- 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.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.84, M4I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.34% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of M4I (1.16) is better than 84.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the high side and indicates that M4I has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.36, M4I is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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/WACC5.83
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that M4I should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of M4I (1.03) is worse than 62.26% of its industry peers.
- 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's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. M4I is outperformed by 60.38% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for M4I 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 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 19.03% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, M4I shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.49% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.42% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, M4I shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.03%
EPS 3Y16.91%
EPS 5Y21.49%
EPS Q2Q%23.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.82%
Revenue growth 5Y16.47%
Sales Q2Q%15.83%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, M4I will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.18% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, M4I will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.15% on average per year.
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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.27, which means the current valuation is very expensive for M4I.
- M4I's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with 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 rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.66.
- M4I's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- M4I is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.66 |
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.
- M4I's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- M4I's earnings are expected to grow with 16.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)1.32
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
5. M4I.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, M4I is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- M4I's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.67.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, M4I's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of M4I is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.70%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.7%
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.
- 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 2Y17.14%
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)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29/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 Target562.62 (30.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.7%
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)-3.75%
PT rev (3m)-2.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.9%
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)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.66 | ||
| P/S | 13.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.56 | ||
| P/B | 58.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.22 |
EPS(TTM)15.29
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)19.96
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)15.75
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY3.91%
SpS31.42
BVpS7.41
TBVpS-7.07
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)1.32
Graham Number50.5028 (-88.32%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.64% | ||
| ROE | 193.46% | ||
| ROCE | 62.16% | ||
| ROIC | 51.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 78.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 299.01% | ||
| OM | 59.51% | ||
| 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)48.19%
ROIC(5y)44.39%
ROICexc(3y)72.44%
ROICexc(5y)65.92%
ROICexgc(3y)259.6%
ROICexgc(5y)224.32%
ROCE(3y)58.42%
ROCE(5y)53.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.38%
OM growth 3Y1.14%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
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 | 0.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 28.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.84 |
F-Score8
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC5.83
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)19.03%
EPS 3Y16.91%
EPS 5Y21.49%
EPS Q2Q%23.32%
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%15.83%
Revenue Next Year12.9%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y12.52%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y18.14%
EBIT growth 3Y15.13%
EBIT growth 5Y19.04%
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.