Mastercard Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
63.55
Stock Price
$550.00
Book Value/Share
$8.65
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
63.55 = $550.00 ÷ $8.65
What This Means
Mastercard Inc's P/B ratio of 63.55 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Mastercard Inc
Mastercard Inc (MA) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Financial Services. With a market capitalization of about $480.22B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $550.00, within a 52-week range of $464.52 to $601.23 (-8.5% from the high, +18.4% from the low). Beta of 0.82 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 46.3%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Mastercard Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Financial Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Mastercard Inc's P/B ratio of 63.55 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00), V (18.18), MS (2.67). 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 0.82 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 46.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MA's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Mastercard Inc's P/B of 63.55 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Financial Services business models.
Is 63.55 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (63.55) means the market values MA above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Financial Services?
Peer P/B levels in Financial Services (e.g. V (18.18), AXP (6.19), SCHW (3.50)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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