VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:V • US92826C8394

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This V fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. V Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year V was profitable.
  • In the past year V had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years V has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years V had a positive operating cash flow.
V Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFV 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 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

  • V has a better Return On Assets (21.27%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 53.11%, V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • V has a better Return On Invested Capital (35.11%) than 97.98% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for V is significantly above the industry average of 8.00%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (35.11%) for V is above the 3 year average (30.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.27%
ROE 53.11%
ROIC 35.11%
ROA(3y)19.76%
ROA(5y)18.18%
ROE(3y)48.65%
ROE(5y)43.8%
ROIC(3y)30.07%
ROIC(5y)26.99%
V Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 49.75%, V belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of V has remained more or less at the same level.
  • V's Operating Margin of 66.98% is amongst the best of the industry. V outperforms 91.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of V has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.08%, V belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of V has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 66.98%
PM (TTM) 49.75%
GM 81.08%
OM growth 3Y-0.48%
OM growth 5Y0.58%
PM growth 3Y-0.19%
PM growth 5Y0.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
V Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. V Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so V is creating value.
  • V has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • V has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • V has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
V Yearly Shares OutstandingV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
V Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • V has an Altman-Z score of 7.75. This indicates that V is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • V has a better Altman-Z score (7.75) than 91.92% of its industry peers.
  • V has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • V has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. V outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • V has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating V is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, V perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for V, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 0.92
Altman-Z 7.75
ROIC/WACC4.04
WACC8.69%
V Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • V has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that V is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • V has a Current ratio (1.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • V has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that V is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • V's Quick ratio of 1.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. V outperforms 61.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
V Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. V Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.44% over the past year.
  • V shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.92% yearly.
  • V shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.47%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.44%
EPS 3Y15.16%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%15.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.92%
Revenue growth 5Y12.86%
Sales Q2Q%14.63%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y13.16%
Revenue Next Year11.93%
Revenue Next 2Y11.14%
Revenue Next 3Y10.72%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%

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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
V Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
V Yearly EPS VS EstimatesV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. V Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.18, the valuation of V can be described as expensive.
  • V's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.66, V is valued at the same level.
  • V is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.99.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of V indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: V is more expensive than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • V is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.18
Fwd PE 20.99
V Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsV 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 V is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • V's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.88
EV/EBITDA 20.49
V Per share dataV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • V has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • V's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y13.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%

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5. V Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, V is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.82, V has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, V's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of V grows each year by 13.85%, which is quite nice.
  • V has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • V has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
V Yearly Dividends per shareV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 23.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by V. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of V is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.1%
EPS Next 2Y13.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
V Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendV 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 20B
V Dividend Payout.V Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.V Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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V Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES

NYSE:V (4/22/2026, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 311.24 -0.05 (-0.02%)

311.29

+1.35 (+0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners90.42%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change7.45%
Market Cap593.32B
Revenue(TTM)41.39B
Net Income(TTM)20.59B
Analysts83.04
Price Target402.79 (29.39%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.85%
DP23.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.51%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.51%
Max EPS beat(4)2.69%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.56%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)0.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.18
Fwd PE 20.99
P/S 14.33
P/FCF 25.88
P/OCF 24.27
P/B 15.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.49
EPS(TTM)11.89
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)14.83
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)12.03
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)12.82
OCFY4.12%
SpS21.72
BVpS20.34
TBVpS-4.6
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.46
Graham Number73.7746 (-76.3%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.27%
ROE 53.11%
ROCE 42.44%
ROIC 35.11%
ROICexc 46.88%
ROICexgc 1665.56%
OM 66.98%
PM (TTM) 49.75%
GM 81.08%
FCFM 55.39%
ROA(3y)19.76%
ROA(5y)18.18%
ROE(3y)48.65%
ROE(5y)43.8%
ROIC(3y)30.07%
ROIC(5y)26.99%
ROICexc(3y)41.42%
ROICexc(5y)37.31%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)36.35%
ROCE(5y)32.62%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.9%
OM growth 3Y-0.48%
OM growth 5Y0.58%
PM growth 3Y-0.19%
PM growth 5Y0.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 0.92
Debt/EBITDA 0.68
Cap/Depr 119.86%
Cap/Sales 3.66%
Interest Coverage 47.23
Cash Conversion 84.32%
Profit Quality 111.33%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 7.75
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC4.04
Cap/Depr(3y)118.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.34%
Profit Quality(3y)106.9%
Profit Quality(5y)112.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.44%
EPS 3Y15.16%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%15.27%
EPS Next Y14.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y13.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.92%
Revenue growth 5Y12.86%
Sales Q2Q%14.63%
Revenue Next Year11.93%
Revenue Next 2Y11.14%
Revenue Next 3Y10.72%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%
EBIT growth 1Y13.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.39%
EBIT growth 5Y13.51%
EBIT Next Year16.34%
EBIT Next 3Y12.37%
EBIT Next 5Y11.09%
FCF growth 1Y19.91%
FCF growth 3Y6.47%
FCF growth 5Y17.33%
OCF growth 1Y21.02%
OCF growth 3Y6.95%
OCF growth 5Y17.17%

VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES / V Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to V.


What is the valuation status of VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of V stock?

VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES?

The financial health rating of VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) is 8 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) stock?

The dividend rating of VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES (V) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.1%.