Mastercard Inc (MA)vsYirendai Ltd (YRD)
MA
Mastercard Inc
$502.76
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $445.26B
YRD
Yirendai Ltd
$1.81
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $451.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mastercard Inc generates 473% more annual revenue ($32.79B vs $5.72B). MA leads profitability with a 45.7% profit margin vs 0.7%. YRD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. MA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
MA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
YRD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$751.54
Current Price
$502.76
$248.78 discount
Margin of Safety
-675.0%
Fair Value
$0.48
Current Price
$1.81
$1.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
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
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : YRD
The strongest argument for YRD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : YRD
The primary concerns for YRD are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MA profiles as a growth stock while YRD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
YRD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
MA is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — 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 42/100), backed by strong 45.7% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · China
Yiren Digital Ltd., is an online consumer finance marketplace connecting borrowers and investors in the People's Republic of China.
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