Mastercard (WBO:MAST) ROCE %: 66.06% (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:MAST Mastercard Inc WBO:MAST
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Price €427.80
GF Value €574.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mastercard ROCE %?

Mastercard WBO:MAST +0.52% 90 ROCE % is 66.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MAST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €574.28 (Modestly Undervalued).

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Mastercard's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.06%.

Mastercard  (WBO:MAST) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Mastercard ROCE % Related Terms

Mastercard ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mastercard's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Mastercard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Mastercard Quarterly Data
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Mastercard ROCE % Calculation

Mastercard's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=16482.2/( ( (45917.355 - 18355.1) + (46250.078 - 19438.748) )/ 2 )
=16482.2/( (27562.255+26811.33)/ 2 )
=16482.2/27186.7925
=60.63 %

Mastercard's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=17289.62/( ( (46250.078 - 19438.748) + (45368.385 - 19837.91) )/ 2 )
=17289.62/( ( 26811.33 + 25530.475 )/ 2 )
=17289.62/26170.9025
=66.06 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 66.06% mean?
Mastercard (WBO:MAST) has a ROCE % of 66.06% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Mastercard's ROCE % too high?
Mastercard's current ROCE % is 66.06%. The Credit Services industry median ROCE % is 3.39. Mastercard's value of 66.06% is 1848.7% above this industry median. Overall, Mastercard has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mastercard's ROCE % compare to V and AXP?
Mastercard's ROCE % of 66.06% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.39. Mastercard's value of 66.06% is 1848.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Credit Services company?
The median ROCE % among Credit Services companies is 3.39, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mastercard's current ROCE % of 66.06% is 1848.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROCE % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mastercard's current ROCE % is 66.06%. 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 (WBO:MAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €574.28, compared to a current price of €427.80 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 66.06% and 1848.7% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.39. Mastercard's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mastercard (WBO:MAST), the current ROCE % is 66.06% 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 (WBO:MAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €427.80 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €574.28. GuruFocus considers Mastercard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MAST:

  • ROCE %: 66.06%
  • GF Value™: €574.28 vs. price of €427.80 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 1848.7% above the Credit Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MAST 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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