MODEL VERDICT
Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Composite score derived from valuation, quality, and risk factors
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Each row records the model's monthly assessment. High Conviction = the model detected notable undervaluation vs peers. Neutral = no notable divergence was found. The return column shows the actual price change over 90 days for reference. This is a quantitative observation log — not investment advice.
| Date | Assessment | Score | Price | Status | 90d Fwd Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $495.46 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $504.16 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $521.30 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $519.96 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $498.66 | CURRENT | — |
Historical model observations for research purposes only. Past quantitative patterns do not predict future results. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Median P/E 7 industry peers | $283.22 | -42.8% | 30% | A | Peer Data |
| Price / Book 7 industry peers | $19.38 | -96.1% | 25% | B | Model Driven |
| Dividend Yield 5 industry peers | $241.84 | -51.2% | 10% | B | Supplementary |
| Earnings Yield 7 industry peers | $280.17 | -43.5% | 8% | B | Data |
| Forward P/E 7 analyst estimates | $152.59 | -69.2% | 7% | A- | Analyst Est. |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $323.36 | -34.7% | 100% | 83 | SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED |
| EPS Growth ↓ | P/E Multiple → | 26× | 28× | 30× (Current) | 32× | 34× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Case (8%) | $466 | $501 | $537 | $573 | $609 |
| Conservative (14%) | $488 | $526 | $563 | $601 | $638 |
| Base Case (21.0%) | $520 | $560 | $600 | $640 | $680 |
| Bull Case (28%) | $551 | $593 | $636 | $678 | $721 |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 39.60 | 37.61 | 33.99 | 56.03 | 7.62 |
| EV/EBIT | 32.12 | 30.81 | 27.35 | 44.43 | 5.84 |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.75 | 30.11 | 25.36 | 41.76 | 5.57 |
| P/FCF | 38.55 | 34.76 | 30.31 | 55.11 | 8.32 |
| P/FFO | 36.72 | 35.32 | 31.61 | 51.36 | 6.82 |
| P/AFFO | 39.75 | 36.71 | 34.42 | 57.15 | 8.07 |
| P/B Ratio | 57.98 | 55.10 | 48.09 | 74.92 | 9.45 |
| Div Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| P/S Ratio | 17.81 | 17.33 | 15.18 | 23.47 | 2.83 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 14 valuation metrics, the model estimates MA's fair value at $323.36 vs the current price of $495.46, implying -34.7% downside potential. Model verdict: Significantly Overvalued. Confidence: 83/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $323.36 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $278.92 (P10) to $366.25 (P90), with a median of $321.01.
MA's current P/E of 30.0x compares to the industry median of 17.1x (7 peers in the group). This represents a +74.9% premium to the industry. The historical average P/E is 39.6x over 7 years. Signal: High Premium.
64 analysts cover MA with a consensus rating of Buy. The consensus price target is $656.87 (range: $590.00 — $739.00), implying +32.6% upside from the current price. Grade breakdown: Strong Buy (1), Buy (50), Hold (13), Sell (0), Strong Sell (0).
The model confidence score is 83/100, based on: data completeness (24), peer quality (25), historical depth (20), earnings stability (12), and model agreement (2). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows strong agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk refers to the possibility that MA's current profitability is above its sustainable long-term trend. The model detects a margin Z-score of +0.3σ, meaning margins are 0.3 standard deviations above their historical average. If margins revert to the 7-year mean (45.2%), the model estimates fair value drops by 3060.0% to approximately $647. This isn't a prediction — it's a scenario analysis.
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