Visa Inc. (V) EBITDA Margin: 65.01%
Is Visa Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Visa Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 65.01% is in line with its 5-year average of 68.88%, near the low end of its 5-year range (65.01%–72.10%).
The EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V) is 65.01% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.57% (68.12%).
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V EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
65.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
68.12%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
68.05%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
68.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
68.02%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
66.42%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
56.15%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.62%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.12%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+15.79%
V Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. (V) | — | 65.01% | 68.12% | 68.05% | 68.88% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $437.59B | 61.58% | 60.61% | 59.82% | 59.50% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 19.35% | 19.50% | 19.30% | 20.05% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.57B | 23.20% | 22.20% | 21.37% | 22.94% |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | 6.99% | 6.29% | 3.50% | 3.47% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 0.00% | 16.25% | 35.60% | 29.95% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
80.4%
EBITDA Margin
65.0%
Operating Margin
60.0%
Net Margin
50.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Visa Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Visa Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The EBITDA margin for V stock is 65.01%.
- Is Visa Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Visa Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 65.01% is in line with its 5-year average of 68.88%, near the low end of its 5-year range (65.01%–72.10%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for V stock is 68.12%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for V stock is 68.05%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for V stock is 68.88%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for V stock is 68.02%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for V stock is 66.42%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for V stock is 56.15%.
Visa Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 65.01% |
| 2024-09-30 | 71.23% |
| 2023-09-30 | 69.29% |
| 2022-09-30 | 66.65% |
| 2021-09-30 | 72.10% |
| 2020-09-30 | 69.00% |
| 2019-09-30 | 69.95% |
| 2018-09-30 | 68.08% |
| 2017-09-30 | 69.28% |
| 2016-09-30 | 59.28% |
| 2015-09-30 | 68.39% |
| 2014-09-30 | 64.30% |
| 2013-09-30 | 64.86% |
| 2012-09-30 | 63.06% |
| 2011-09-30 | 62.59% |
| 2010-09-30 | 59.63% |
| 2009-09-30 | 62.81% |
| 2008-09-30 | 27.40% |
| 2007-09-30 | -32.89% |
| 2006-09-30 | 32.78% |
| 2005-09-30 | 26.28% |
| 2004-09-30 | 23.78% |
| 2003-09-30 | -71.62% |
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About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. functions globally as a leading technology company dedicated to payments. Its primary role is to enable the secure and efficient digital transfer of funds among a wide array of participants, including individual consumers, retail businesses, banking institutions, corporations, strategic partners, and governmental bodies. At the heart of its operations is VisaNet, a highly sophisticated transaction processing network that handles the critical functions of authorizing, clearing, and settling all payment transactions. In addition to this core infrastructure, the company also provides a variety of card products, innovative digital platforms, and an extensive range of supplementary value-added services. These offerings are distributed under several widely recognized brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS. Demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience, Visa Inc. has established a key strategic partnership with Ooredoo in Qatar, focused on improving payment solutions for Visa cardholders and Ooredoo customers within the country. The company was established in 1958 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Ryan McInerney