Mastercard Incorporated EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
20.92
Enterprise Value
$447.22B
EBITDA (TTM)
$21.38B
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
20.92 = $447.22B ÷ $21.38B
What This Means
Mastercard Incorporated's EV/EBITDA of 20.9 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Credit Services. With a market capitalization of about $436.47B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $493.98, within a 52-week range of $480.50 to $601.77 (-17.9% from the high, +2.8% from the low). Beta of 0.76 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 45.9%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Mastercard Incorporated, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Financial Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 20.92x EV/EBITDA, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $447.22B and EBITDA near $21.38B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the MA metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Mastercard Incorporated's EV/EBITDA of 20.92 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (-2.25), V (20.75), AON (14.01). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MA is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.76 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 45.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MA's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Mastercard Incorporated's ratio is about 20.92 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Financial Services.
Is 20.92 high or low vs peers?
Among Financial Services peers (e.g. V (20.75), AON (14.01), MET (12.71)), MA's 20.92 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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