Forward PE Ratio: 26.42
The forward PE ratio is 26.42 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (26.42) = Close Price ($523.20) / Consensus Forward EPS ($19.68)
MA Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
26.42
MA Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Mastercard Incorporated
Market Cap
$462.29B
Forward PE Ratio
26.42
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $462.29B | 26.42 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ)vs › | $500.80B | N/A |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC)vs › | $420.47B | 13.01 |
| Morgan Stanley (MS)vs › | $350.36B | 18.19 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)vs › | $311.52B | 17.11 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)vs › | $635.83B | N/A |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)vs › | $265.96B | 12.19 |
| Visa Inc. (V)vs › | $667.44B | 26.42 |
| Citigroup Inc. (C)vs › | $239.33B | 12.56 |
| American Express Company (AXP)vs › | $236.58B | 18.99 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
30.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
26.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $19.68 implies +13.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $17.28.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $523.20 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $19.68 | $19.32 – $19.88 | 25 | 26.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $22.80 | $22.36 – $23.15 | 26 | 22.9x |
| 2028-12-31 | $26.46 | $25.19 – $27.36 | 13 | 19.8x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The forward PE ratio for MA stock is 26.42.
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About Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated is a global technology firm specializing in providing transaction processing and a wide array of payment solutions, operating across the United States and internationally. Its core business centers on enabling the entire payment transaction lifecycle – including authorization, clearing, and settlement – alongside offering a spectrum of complementary payment services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of integrated products and value-added services to a diverse clientele, which includes individual account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations. These offerings span programs enabling deferred payment credit, prepaid card management services, commercial credit and debit solutions, and tools for accessing funds in deposit and other accounts. Additionally, Mastercard offers advanced cyber and intelligence solutions designed to secure transactions for all participants, and provides proprietary insights derived from the responsible utilization of consumer and merchant data. For online merchants, its specialized offerings encompass analytics, experimental "test and learn" platforms, consulting, managed services, loyalty programs, payment processing, and secure gateway technologies. The company also operates open banking and digital identity platforms. Its prominent payment solutions are delivered under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands. Established in 1966, Mastercard Incorporated is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Michael Miebach