Risk factor
Strong trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Mastercard Incorporated, a global technology firm, specializes in payment processing and related services for markets in the U.S. and internationally. It facilitates secure financial transactions by handling authorization, clearing, and settlement. The company provides integrated products and value-added solutions to a broad spectrum of clients, including individual account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, and government organizations. These offerings include credit deferral programs for consumers, various payment products allowing access to funds, prepaid services, and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid payment options. Additionally, Mastercard delivers advanced value-added services such as cyber and intelligence solutions to ensure secure transactions, along with proprietary insights drawn from the responsible use of consumer and merchant data. For e-commerce merchants, its extensive portfolio features analytics, test-and-learn methodologies, consulting, managed services, loyalty programs, and payment gateway solutions. The company also operates open banking and digital identity platforms. Its widely recognized payment solutions are offered under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus brand names. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of MA is 662 and suggests 35% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase