DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH)vsMastercard Inc (MA)
DASH
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$152.92
-1.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $67.22B
MA
Mastercard Inc
$502.76
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $445.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mastercard Inc generates 139% more annual revenue ($32.79B vs $13.72B). MA leads profitability with a 45.7% profit margin vs 6.8%. DASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. MA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
DASH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.2%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$152.92
$52.77 premium
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$751.54
Current Price
$502.76
$248.78 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
17.6% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 24.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 2.1% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 58.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DASH
The strongest argument for DASH centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MA
The strongest argument for MA centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.7% and operating margin at 57.7%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DASH
The primary concerns for DASH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 72.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MA
The primary concerns for MA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DASH profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DASH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.90 — expect wider price swings.
DASH is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
MA generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 45.7% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and merchants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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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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