Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Interest Coverage Ratio: 26.87x
The interest coverage ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is 26.87x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
MA Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
26.87x
MA Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | — | 26.87x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $386.20B | 0.48x | 0.40x | 0.68x | 2.04x |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $495.94B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 0.45x | 0.42x | 0.58x | 3.41x |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 0.33x | 0.29x | 0.35x | 1.26x |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | $622.51B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $623.06B | 40.74x | 38.78x | 36.28x | 33.87x |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 0.63x | 0.58x | 0.89x | 1.90x |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 0.24x | 0.21x | 0.33x | 0.96x |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 1.68x | 1.62x | 2.06x | 3.10x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
26.9x
Debt/Equity
2.46
Current Ratio
1.03
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Mastercard Incorporated Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Mastercard Incorporated Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The interest coverage ratio for MA stock is 26.87x.
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