Mastercard (BSP:MSCD34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$1.83 (As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:MSCD34 Mastercard Inc BSP:MSCD34
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Price R$96.62
GF Value R$111.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Mastercard BSP:MSCD34 +0.53% 99 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$1.83 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSCD34 with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of R$111.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mastercard's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$0.617. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$1.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Mastercard's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 19.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Mastercard was 24.90% per year. The lowest was 15.10% per year. And the median was 19.40% per year.

As of today (2026-09-07), Mastercard's current stock price is R$96.62. Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.83. Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 52.80.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Mastercard was 89.74. The lowest was 45.57. And the median was 62.55.


Mastercard  (BSP:MSCD34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=96.62/1.83
=52.80

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Mastercard was 89.74. The lowest was 45.57. And the median was 62.55.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Mastercard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 1.09 1.15 1.75 1.83

Mastercard Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 1.68 1.83 1.81 1.83

BSP:MSCD34 vs V, AXP, COF: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Mastercard Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Mastercard's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.617/333.9520*333.9520
=0.617

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mastercard Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.127 241.428 0.176
201612 0.098 241.432 0.136
201703 0.059 243.801 0.081
201706 0.124 244.955 0.169
201709 0.157 246.819 0.212
201712 0.170 246.524 0.230
201803 0.091 249.554 0.122
201806 0.158 251.989 0.209
201809 0.284 252.439 0.376
201812 0.146 251.233 0.194
201903 0.140 254.202 0.184
201906 0.164 256.143 0.214
201909 0.279 256.759 0.363
201912 0.365 256.974 0.474
202003 0.257 258.115 0.333
202006 0.212 257.797 0.275
202009 0.258 260.280 0.331
202012 0.349 260.474 0.447
202103 0.240 264.877 0.303
202106 0.339 271.696 0.417
202109 0.395 274.310 0.481
202112 0.548 278.802 0.656
202203 0.243 287.504 0.282
202206 0.379 296.311 0.427
202209 0.625 296.808 0.703
202212 0.486 296.797 0.547
202303 0.275 301.836 0.304
202306 0.407 305.109 0.445
202309 0.507 307.789 0.550
202312 0.651 306.746 0.709
202403 0.222 312.332 0.237
202406 0.531 314.175 0.564
202409 0.940 315.301 0.996
202412 0.983 315.605 1.040
202503 0.411 319.799 0.429
202506 0.865 322.561 0.896
202509 1.014 324.800 1.043
202512 0.924 324.054 0.952
202603 0.503 330.213 0.509
202606 0.617 333.952 0.617

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$1.83 mean?
Mastercard (BSP:MSCD34) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$1.83 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mastercard and its competitors.
Is Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Mastercard's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$1.83. Overall, Mastercard has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to V and AXP?
Mastercard's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$1.83 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Credit Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mastercard and its competitors. Mastercard's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mastercard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard (BSP:MSCD34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$111.38, compared to a current price of R$96.62 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$1.83. Mastercard's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mastercard (BSP:MSCD34), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$1.83 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mastercard (BSP:MSCD34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$96.62 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$111.38. GuruFocus considers Mastercard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSCD34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$1.83
  • GF Value™: R$111.38 vs. price of R$96.62 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSCD34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mastercard Business Description

Address 2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY, USA, 10577
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to $11 trillion in volume during 2025. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
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