Mastercard Incorporated PEG Ratio

Data as of June 01, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Mastercard Incorporated's PEG ratio of 1.58 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.

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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Mastercard Incorporated, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.

Sector Comparison

Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Mastercard Incorporated's PEG ratio of 1.58 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (10.06), JPM (1.59), V (1.69). 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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