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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) PE Ratio: 28.14

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

Mastercard Incorporated's P/E ratio of 28.14 is 26% below its 5-year average of 38.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.29–60.22).

As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 19.56% below its 12-month average of 34.98.

PE Ratio (28.14) = Close Price ($489.08) / Diluted TTM EPS ($17.38)

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MA PE Ratio
28.14-32.08% 1Y
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MA PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

28.14

PE RATIO AVG TTM

34.98

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

37.01

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

38.22

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

39.40

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

35.71

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

41.89

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-19.56%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.97%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-26.37%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-28.58%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-21.19%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-32.83%

MA Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Mastercard Incorporated (MA)$429.50B28.1434.9837.0138.22
Bank of America Corporation (BAC)$388.43B13.5914.0812.7712.39
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ)$493.31BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Morgan Stanley (MS)$328.52B18.9217.4316.8715.11
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)$298.19B18.4717.1816.4012.95
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)$248.89B12.4513.7912.7512.67
Visa Inc. (V)$612.52B27.8432.0131.7733.30
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)$617.68BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Citigroup Inc. (C)$230.27B16.7415.3614.0311.02
American Express Company (AXP)$212.33B19.4322.2019.9819.03

P/E vs. its own history

At 28.1, P/E is cheaper than usual, sitting higher than 24% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

11.2

median

34.5

20-year high

336.9

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

28.1

Forward P/E

21.4

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$489.08

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Forward EPS (Est.)

$22.81

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Forward P/E

21.44

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

Mastercard Incorporated 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

Mastercard Incorporated PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The P/E ratio for MA stock is 28.14.
Is Mastercard Incorporated's P/E ratio high or low?
Mastercard Incorporated's P/E ratio of 28.14 is 26% below its 5-year average of 38.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.29–60.22).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for MA stock is 34.98.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 37.01.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 38.22.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 39.40.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 35.71.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for MA stock is 41.89.

Mastercard Incorporated PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1128.14
2026-06-1028.30
2026-06-0928.66
2026-06-0828.11
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2026-05-2128.91
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2026-05-1528.60
2026-05-1428.35
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2026-05-1128.81
2026-05-0828.67
2026-05-0728.99
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2026-04-3029.10
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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.

Purchase, NY
35,300 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Michael Miebach