PE Ratio: 31.53

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 31.53 is 14% below its 5-year average of 36.72, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.29–50.29).

As of 2026-09-16T00:15:51.395Z. 4.26% below its 12-month average of 32.93.

PE Ratio (31.53) = Close Price ($573.27) / Diluted TTM EPS ($18.18)

MA PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 31.5, P/E is near its 20-year median — higher than 39% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

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

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The P/E ratio for MA stock is 31.53.

Is Mastercard Incorporated's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 31.53 is 14% below its 5-year average of 36.72, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.29–50.29).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for MA stock is 32.93.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 36.45.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 36.72.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 38.91.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 35.54.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 34.03.

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