MA Mastercard PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 21, 2024, the MA stock has a PE ratio of 38.85. This is based on the current EPS of $13.26 and the stock price of $515.1 per share. An increase of 7% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.2 of the last 4 quarters.
MA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Mastercard over the last ten years is 36.37. The current 38.85 PE ratio is 7% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, MA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 55.77, with a price of $356.94 and an EPS of $6.4. The Jun 2016 quarter recorded the bottom point at 25.9, with a price of $88.06 and an EPS of $3.4.
Mastercard PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.04% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -26.7% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.96 | 6.11% |
| 2022 | 33.89 | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 40.88 | -26.7% |
| 2020 | 55.77 | 49.04% |
| 2019 | 37.42 | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 33.51 | -18.74% |
| 2017 | 41.24 | 47.76% |
| 2016 | 27.91 | -3.69% |
| 2015 | 28.98 | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 27.7 | -14.8% |
MA average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MA is greater than its 3 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 5-year average.
MA PE vs peers
MA's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock AMZN, but it is greater than V's and TMUS's. Mastercard's current PE ratio of 38.85 is above the average of its peers, which is 22.55.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WU Western Union CO | 5.51 | $3.67B |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 18.32 | $178.91B |
| T At&T Inc | 18.68 | $164.89B |
| WEX WEX Inc | 22.77 | $7.23B |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 26.7 | $274.55B |
| V Visa Inc | 31.82 | $585.96B |
| FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc | 34.06 | $46.03B |
| MA Mastercard Inc | 38.85 | $472.77B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 41.59 | $2.09T |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mastercard's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MA stock is 38.85 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mastercard (MA)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MA stock is 35.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mastercard (MA)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MA stock is 39.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for MA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 55.77 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MA compare to its historical average?
MA's current price to earnings ratio is 7% above its 10-year historical average.
How is MA's PE ratio calculated (Mastercard PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Mastercard's stock price is $515.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $13.26. Therefore, Mastercard's P/E ratio for today is 38.85. PE RATIO(38.85) = STOCK PRICE($515.1) / TTM EPS($13.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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