Mastercard
MA is overvalued
NYSE · Financial Services
FAIR PRICE
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Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
$599.29
MARKET PRICE
$501.68
FAIR PRICE
$97.61
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Strong profitability and high-quality fundamentals, but expensive valuation relative to fundamentals.
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How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$401.34
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
33.0%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $599.29, MA trades 33.0% above the conservative entry level of $401.34. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $501.68 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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How we calculate MA's fair price
Mastercard's fair price of $501.68 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $599.29, MA trades 16.3% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting MA's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing MA's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for MA, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of MA?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Mastercard is $501.68. At the current market price of $599.29, MA trades 16.3% above its calculated fair value.
Is MA overvalued or undervalued?+
Mastercard is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $599.29, which is 16.3% above the fair price of $501.68. The P/E ratio of 32.4x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for MA?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $501.68, the conservative entry level for MA is $401.34. At the current market price of $599.29, the stock trades 33.0% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is MA's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for MA daily after market close. The current fair price of $501.68 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect MA's fair price calculation?+
MA's fair price of $501.68 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 32.4x, ROE of 232.5%, and dividend yield of 0.56%.
Is MA a good buy right now?+
At $599.29, MA trades 16.3% above our fair value estimate of $501.68. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 232.5% (exceptional). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does MA pay dividends?+
MA has a dividend yield of 0.56%.
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