MA P/E Ratio Analysis
Higher than 0% of FINANCIAL SERVICES sector peers
Updated 657h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The P/E ratio (price-to-earnings) measures how much investors pay for each dollar of a company's earnings; a P/E of 31.2x means MA's stock price is 31.2 times its earnings per share.
Sector Performance
0th percentileMA
29.6x
Sector Median
29.6x
Sector Avg
29.6x
Prior Period
31.2x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio (price-to-earnings) measures how much investors pay for each dollar of a company's earnings; a P/E of 31.2x means MA's stock price is 31.2 times its earnings per share.
This ratio sits exactly at the sector median of 31.2x, and its 0th percentile rank indicates it is the lowest among its FINANCIAL SERVICES peers. Over the last eight quarters, the P/E has been increasing, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +5.1% from 29.7x to 31.2x; a year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a P/E at the sector median and a rising trend suggests that valuation is moving in line with the broader sector but may be compressing further upside if earnings do not keep pace. This metric directly supports the NEUTRAL overall verdict,
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about MA?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does MA's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
MA's P/E Ratio of 29.6x compares to a FINANCIAL SERVICES sector median of 29.6x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
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The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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29.6x
Sector Median
29.6x
Sector Avg
29.6x
How MA's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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