MA EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
MA's ev/ebitda is lower than 83% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
MA EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of MA’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 18.5 to 44.7, averaging 28.3.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20.3 | 22.7 | 26.2 | 23.7 |
| 2025 | 25.2 | 29.0 | 32.1 | 25.8 |
| 2024 | 25.4 | 28.5 | 31.1 | 29.4 |
| 2023 | 23.9 | 27.5 | 29.4 | 27.9 |
| 2022 | 22.2 | 28.1 | 34.7 | 27.1 |
| 2021 | 28.9 | 38.0 | 44.7 | 31.5 |
| 2020 | 19.8 | 32.2 | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| 2019 | 23.9 | 30.9 | 34.0 | 29.0 |
| 2018 | 22.4 | 26.4 | 30.0 | 24.9 |
| 2017 | 18.5 | 21.1 | 23.8 | 23.4 |
| 2016 | 18.6 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 19.2 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is MA EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Mastercard Incorporated's EV/EBITDA is currently 23.7, which is historically cheap relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for MA is approximately 28.0. See all MA valuation metrics →
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