Mastercard (LIM:MA) FCF Yield %: 3.96 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 46% Above Median


LIM:MA Mastercard Inc LIM:MA
91 GF Score
Price $487.54
GF Value $654.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mastercard FCF Yield %?

Mastercard LIM:MA 91 FCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates LIM:MA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $654.48 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 541 Credit Services companies, Mastercard ranks better than 64.14% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Mastercard's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $17,074 Mil, and Market Cap is $431,251 Mil. Therefore, Mastercard's FCF Yield % for today is 3.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mastercard's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:MA' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.71   Max: 4.21
Current: 3.96


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Mastercard was 4.21%. The lowest was 1.60%. And the median was 2.71%.

LIM:MA's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
64.14% of 541 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -0.38 vs LIM:MA: 3.96

Mastercard's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.72%.


Mastercard FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Mastercard FCF Yield % Related Terms


Mastercard FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mastercard's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

Mastercard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.72 3.12 2.80 2.92 3.34

Mastercard Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 1.68 3.49 4.00 3.83 2.42

LIM:MA vs V, AXP, COF: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Mastercard's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Mastercard's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mastercard's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Mastercard FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Mastercard's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=16433 / 492614.938
=3.34%

Mastercard's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=2664 * 4 / 439953.62976
=2.42%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 3.96 mean?
Mastercard (LIM:MA) has a FCF Yield % of 3.96 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mastercard and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Mastercard's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.60 to 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Mastercard ranks #194 out of 541 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Mastercard's FCF Yield % too high?
Mastercard's current FCF Yield % of 3.96 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 4.21. Based on the distribution chart, Mastercard ranks #194 out of 541 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mastercard has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mastercard's FCF Yield % compare to V and AXP?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Mastercard ranks #194 out of 541 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Mastercard in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Mastercard's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.60 to 4.21 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mastercard and its competitors. Mastercard's current FCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. 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 (LIM:MA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $654.48, compared to a current price of $487.54 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Mastercard's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mastercard (LIM:MA), the current FCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jun. 24, 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 (LIM:MA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $487.54 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $654.48. GuruFocus considers Mastercard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MA:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.96 (46% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: $654.48 vs. price of $487.54 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:MA 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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