Mastercard Inc (MA)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
MA
Mastercard Inc
$495.48
-1.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $442.62B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$195.95
+0.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $559.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 89% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $33.94B). MA leads profitability with a 45.9% profit margin vs 25.3%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
MA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
ORCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MA.
Margin of Safety
-71.0%
Fair Value
$113.80
Current Price
$195.95
$82.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 232 in profit
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
15.8% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 57.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MA
The strongest argument for MA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.9% and operating margin at 60.8%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MA
The primary concerns for MA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
MA generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (71/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% 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.
Mastercard Inc
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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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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