Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (BFH)vsMastercard Inc (MA)
BFH
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
$106.37
-0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.13B
MA
Mastercard Inc
$569.19
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $498.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mastercard Inc generates 1215% more annual revenue ($35.08B vs $2.67B). MA leads profitability with a 46.3% profit margin vs 21.4%. MA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. MA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BFH
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
MA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.0%
Earnings expanding 21.2% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 290 in profit
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.1%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 88.9x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BFH
The strongest argument for BFH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 29.0%.
Bull Case : MA
The strongest argument for MA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.3% and operating margin at 61.1%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BFH
The primary concerns for BFH are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MA
The primary concerns for MA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BFH profiles as a value stock while MA is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BFH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
MA is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
MA generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 46.3% margins and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Bread Financial Holdings Inc. provides lending and payment technology solutions to customers and consumer-based industries in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Mastercard Incorporated is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in the Mastercard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York. The Global Operations Headquarters is located in O'Fallon, Missouri, a municipality of St. Charles County, Missouri. Throughout the world, its principal business is to process payments between the banks of merchants and the card-issuing banks or credit unions of the purchasers who use the Mastercard brand debit, credit and prepaid cards to make purchases. Mastercard Worldwide has been a publicly traded company since 2006.
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