Mastercard (XSWX:MA) YoY EBITDA Growth: 7.61% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:MA Mastercard Inc XSWX:MA
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Price CHF437.80
GF Value CHF537.54
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What is Mastercard YoY EBITDA Growth?

Mastercard XSWX:MA +1.31% 94 YoY EBITDA Growth is 7.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF537.54. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.61%.

Mastercard's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4.67.

Mastercard YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Mastercard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Mastercard Quarterly Data
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Mastercard YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(17.981-16.156)/ | 16.156 |
=11.30 %

Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(4.669-4.339)/ | 4.339 |
=7.61 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 7.61% mean?
Mastercard (XSWX:MA) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 7.61% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Mastercard and its competitors.
Is Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Mastercard's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 7.61%. Overall, Mastercard has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to V and AXP?
Mastercard's YoY EBITDA Growth of 7.61% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Credit Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Mastercard and its competitors. Mastercard's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 7.61%. 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?
Mastercard (XSWX:MA) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 7.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF537.54, compared to a current price of CHF437.80 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 7.61%. Mastercard's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mastercard (XSWX:MA), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 7.61% as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:MA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF437.80 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF537.54.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MA:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 7.61%
  • GF Value™: CHF537.54 vs. price of CHF437.80 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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