AlphaStocks
5.2
Consider Buy

Mastercard Inc (MA)

Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services

S&P 500

$495.40

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#52out of 92 in Financials

Is Mastercard Inc a Good Investment in 2026?

Mastercard Inc (MA) scores 5.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates Mastercard Inc as Strong (8/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. Mastercard Inc currently trades above its estimated fair value of $480, suggesting limited upside at current prices. Mastercard Inc ranks #52 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E30.0ROE191.4Market Cap442BDiv Yield0.6

Estimated Fair Value

$480.433% above

Trading near estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

High PEG — growth premium · Slow Grower

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top 10% (rank 1%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mastercard Inc (MA) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Mastercard Inc (MA) scores 5.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading near estimated fair value.
What is Mastercard Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Mastercard Inc's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is MA overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $480, MA appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 3% above its estimated fair value. Trading near estimated fair value.
How does MA compare to other Financials stocks?
Mastercard Inc ranks #52 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 57% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about MA?
AlphaStocks evaluates MA using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.2/10.

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