Mastercard Incorporated P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
65.20
Stock Price
$493.98
Book Value/Share
$7.58
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
65.20 = $493.98 ÷ $7.58
What This Means
Mastercard Incorporated's P/B ratio of 65.20 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Mastercard Incorporated, 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 Incorporated's P/B ratio of 65.20 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00), JPM (2.33), V (16.29). 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 does MA's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Mastercard Incorporated's P/B of 65.20 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Financial Services business models.
Is 65.20 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (65.20) 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 (16.29), AON (6.87), AXP (6.35)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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