Visa Inc.
[V]
NYSE
MVPro™ Score: 48/100
Last Earnings: 29 Jul 2025
[V]
NYSE
MVPro™ Score: 48/100
Last Earnings: 29 Jul 2025
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| Capitalization (mln USD) | 728,588 |
| Revenue (mln USD) | 9,594 |
| EBITDA (mln USD) | 5,740 |
| Net Income (mln USD) | 4,577 |
| Net Margin | 47.71% |
| EPS Ratio (TTM, USD) | 9.43 |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.64 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 19.6 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.44 |
| EV/EBITDA (TTM) | 30.93 |
| CAPEX (Q/Q) | -5.22% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Revenue, EBITDA & Net Income
Company Overview
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that was originally founded in 1958 as BankAmericard and later rebranded as Visa in 1976. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has grown into one of the largest electronic payment networks in the world, facilitating secure and reliable transactions for individuals, businesses, and governments.
Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals and businesses to thrive. The company actively supports ESG principles by promoting financial inclusion, reducing its environmental impact, and upholding strong governance standards. With a continued focus on innovation and sustainability, Visa remains a key player in shaping the future of digital payments across global markets.
Visa provides a range of services, including credit, debit, and prepaid card processing, as well as digital payment solutions and data analytics tools. Its core products include the VisaNet network, which handles billions of transactions annually, and innovative platforms supporting contactless payments, mobile wallets, and cross-border commerce. The company operates in over 200 countries and territories and is currently led by CEO Ryan McInerney, who assumed the role in 2023.
🔴 P/E (Price to Earnings, TTM)
Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the most recent quarter is 37.1, compared to 33.4 in the previous quarter, with a longer-term trend value of 35.2. This increase in the P/E ratio suggests a higher valuation of the company by investors, potentially driven by strong growth expectations, earnings stability, or increased market confidence.
P/E Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (TTM)
P/E Ratio
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🟢 EPS (Earnings Per Share, TTM)
Visa's earnings per share (EPS) for the most recent quarter is 9.43 USD (+0.1%), compared to 9.42 USD in the previous quarter, with a longer-term trend value of 9.93 USD. This quarterly increase in EPS suggests improved profitability and operational efficiency.
EPS
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (TTM, USD)
EPS
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🔴 P/B (Price to Book)
Price-to-book (P/B) ratio for the most recent quarter stands at 19.39 (+11.2%), compared to 17.44 in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 19.24. The rise in the P/B ratio suggests that investors are valuing the company’s assets at a higher multiple, potentially due to improved financial performance, asset appreciation, or heightened market optimism.
P/B Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
P/B Ratio
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🟡 EBIT
EBIT for Visa in the most recent quarter is 5,435 million USD, compared to 6,234 million USD in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 5,502 million USD. This decline may indicate increased costs, lower revenue, or market challenges impacting profitability, requiring strategic adjustments.
EBIT
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
EBIT
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🟡 Risk Assessment
Below is a factual risk assessment for Visa Inc., outlining key areas of potential risk that could impact the company’s operations and financial performance.
Market Risk
Visa operates in a highly competitive global payments industry, with growing competition from fintechs, mobile payment platforms, and cryptocurrency providers. Changes in consumer spending habits or a slowdown in global economic activity may negatively affect transaction volumes. Market saturation in developed countries could limit growth, increasing reliance on emerging markets.
Financial Risk
While Visa maintains strong revenue and cash flow, it remains exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates due to its global operations. Any disruptions in cross-border transactions could impact high-margin business segments. Additionally, changes in interest rates may affect the company’s investment income and capital costs.
Operational Risk
Visa’s business depends on the continuous availability and security of its payment network, making it vulnerable to cyberattacks, technical failures, or data breaches. System outages could disrupt services and damage customer trust. The company must also continually invest in technology and talent to maintain its competitive edge.
Regulatory Risk
Visa is subject to a complex global regulatory environment, including anti-money laundering laws, data privacy regulations, and financial services compliance requirements. Increased scrutiny from governments and regulators, particularly concerning transaction fees and market dominance, could lead to fines or operational restrictions. Legal challenges in various jurisdictions pose additional compliance risks.
Overall Risk Assessment
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🟢 Piotroski F-Score Analysis
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Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
| Previous TTM | Current TTM | Score | |
| Net Income | 18,390 | 19,886 | 1 |
| ROA | 20.23% | 21.48% | 1 |
| Net Operating Cash Flow | -112 | 173 | 1 |
| OCF > Net Income | 2,486 | 2,003 | 1 |
| Long-Term Debt | 82,329 | 74,932 | 1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | 1.08 | 0 |
| New Shares Issued (mln) | 2,293 | 2,108 | 1 |
| Gross Margin | 80.05% | 80.09% | 1 |
| Total Asset Turnover Ratio | 0.38 | 0.41 | 1 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 8/9 |
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🟢 Altman Z-Score Analysis
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Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
| Q1 25 | |||
| Altman Z-Score (TTM) | 10.67 | ||
| 0 | Distress | 1.8 | Grey | 2.99 | Safe | 4 |
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
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🟡 Key Assets Components
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
As of last quarter the company reported total assets of 92,853 million USD, representing an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous year the same quarter 92,399 million USD. The largest contributor to this change in current assets was Receivables, which grew by 19.4% to 6,963 million USD from 5,830 million USD.
Assets
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
| Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Change (%) | |
| Cash & Short-Term Inv | 19,287 | 16,677 | -13.53% |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Receivables | 5,830 | 6,963 | 19.43% |
| Total Current Assets | 32,775 | 32,934 | 0.49% |
| Property and Equipment | 3,630 | 4,023 | 10.83% |
| Goodwill, Intangibles | 45,212 | 46,049 | 1.85% |
| Other Long-Term Assets | 7,690 | 8,377 | 8.93% |
| Total Assets | 92,399 | 92,853 | 0.49% |
Assets
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🔴 Key Liabilities & Equity
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Total current liabilities increased by 29.6%, indicating a potential growth in operational activities. This change may affect the company's ability to manage its working capital efficiently. Long-term debt decreased by 18.4%, suggesting a reduction in financial leverage. This shift could have implications for the Visa's financing costs and overall debt strategy.
Liabilities & Equity
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
| Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Change (%) | |
| Accounts Payable | 338 | 421 | 24.56% |
| Accrued Expenses, Other | 6,239 | 6,583 | 5.51% |
| Total Current Liabilities | 23,443 | 30,381 | 29.60% |
| Long-term Lease | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Long-term Debt | 20,603 | 16,814 | -18.39% |
| Total Liabilities | 51,914 | 54,823 | 5.60% |
| Shareholders’ Equity | 40,485 | 38,030 | -6.06% |
Liabilities & Equity
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🔴 Income Statement Analysis
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
As of Q1 25, Visa reported a revenue of 9,594 million USD, marking an increase of 9.3% compared to the previous year to 8,775 million USD. Operating expenses rose to 2,278 million USD, increasing by 91.6% year-on-year from 1,189 million USD.
Revenue & Net Income
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
| Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Change (%) | |
| Revenue | 8,775 | 9,594 | 9.33% |
| Operating Expenses | 1,189 | 2,278 | 91.59% |
| Operating Income | 5,354 | 5,435 | 1.51% |
| Net Income | 4,663 | 4,577 | -1.84% |
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Revenue & Net Income
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🔴 Cash Flow Analysis
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
The company’s cash flow performance over the year demonstrates varied trends across key categories. Net operating cash flows increased by 3.5% from 4,538 million USD to 4,695 million USD, reflecting stronger cash generation from core business activities. Net investing cash flows increased by 88.9% from -1,176 million USD to -130 million USD, indicating reduced expenditure on investments, potentially related to strategic initiatives.
Operating Cash Flow
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
| Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Change (%) | |
| Net Operating Cash Flows | 4,538 | 4,695 | 3.46% |
| Net Investing Cash Flows | -1,176 | -130 | 88.95% |
| Net Financing Cash Flows | -3,874 | -5,660 | -46.10% |
| Net Cash Flow, Equivalents | -512 | -1,095 | -113.87% |
Operating Cash Flow
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🟡 EBITDA
Visa's EBITDA for the most recent quarter is 5,740 milion USD (-11.9%), compared to 6,516 milion USD in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 5,817 milion USD. This decline in EBITDA may suggest increased operating costs, lower revenue generation, or other external factors affecting profitability.
EBITDA
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
EBITDA
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🟡 Net Income
Net income for the most recent quarter is 4,577 milion USD (-10.6%), compared to 5,119 milion USD in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 4,357 milion USD. This decline in net income may indicate increased operational costs, lower revenue generation, or external market challenges affecting profitability.
Net Income
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Net Income
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🟢 ROE (Return on Equity, %) ★ Buffett's Key Metric
Visa's return on equity (ROE) for the most recent quarter is 52.3%, compared to 52.2% in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 54.7%. This increase in ROE indicates improved profitability and more efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate earnings.
ROE Indicator
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
ROE Indicator
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🟡 ROA (Return on Assets, %)
Return on assets (ROA) for the most recent quarter is 21.4%, compared to 21.7% in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 21.8%. This decline in ROA may indicate lower profitability, increased asset base, or operational inefficiencies affecting the company's ability to generate returns.
ROA Indicator
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
ROA Indicator
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🟡 Operating Margin (%) ★ Buffett's Key Metric
Visa's operating margin for the most recent quarter is 56.6%, compared to 65.6% in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 55.7%. This decline in operating margin may indicate increased production or operational costs, pricing pressures, or lower revenue retention. A reduction in margin suggests that certain cost components are weighing on profitability, potentially requiring adjustments in expense management.
Operating Margin
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
Operating Margin
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🟡 Net Margin (%) ★ Buffett's Key Metric
Net margin for the most recent quarter is 47.7%, compared to 53.8% in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 44.2%. This decline in net margin may indicate rising operational costs, pricing pressures, or changes in revenue mix that are affecting overall profitability. A lower net margin suggests that expenses have grown at a faster rate than revenue, potentially requiring adjustments in cost management or pricing strategy.
Net Margin
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
Net Margin
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🟡 Long-Term Debt & EBITDA
The current long-term debt is 16,814 million USD, and EBITDA is 5,740 million USD. The long-term debt to EBITDA ratio for the most recent quarter is 292.9%, compared to 256.0% in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 307.0%. This increase in the long-term debt to EBITDA ratio may indicate higher leverage, reduced earnings capacity, or an increase in long-term debt obligations. A rising ratio suggests that Visa may be taking on additional debt or facing challenges in maintaining EBITDA growth.
Long-Term Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
The ratio remains within the monitoring range 250%–400%, indicating that while debt levels are not yet concerning, ongoing assessment of leverage and earnings stability is necessary. Investors and analysts will closely monitor future financial performance to determine whether this increase reflects temporary fluctuations or a more significant shift in the company's capital structure.
Long-Term Debt & EBITDA
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Long-Term Debt to EBITDA Ratio
The ratio remains within the monitoring range 250%–400%, indicating that while debt levels are not yet concerning, ongoing assessment of leverage and earnings stability is necessary. Investors and analysts will closely monitor future financial performance to determine whether this increase reflects temporary fluctuations or a more significant shift in the company's capital structure.
Long-Term Debt & EBITDA
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🟢 Long-Term Debt & Assets
The current long-term debt is 16,814 million USD, and total assets are 92,853 million USD, resulting in a debt ratio of 18.1%. This decline in the long-term debt-to-assets ratio indicates an improvement in financial stability, as the company is reducing its reliance on long-term debt relative to its total assets. This suggests either an increase in total assets or a reduction in outstanding long-term liabilities.
Long-Term Debt to Assets Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
The current level remains within the safe range <40%, reflecting a strong balance sheet and a conservative debt structure. A declining debt-to-assets ratio is generally seen as a positive signal for investors, as it implies lower financial risk and greater balance sheet resilience.
Long-Term Debt & Assets
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Long-Term Debt to Assets Ratio
The current level remains within the safe range <40%, reflecting a strong balance sheet and a conservative debt structure. A declining debt-to-assets ratio is generally seen as a positive signal for investors, as it implies lower financial risk and greater balance sheet resilience.
Long-Term Debt & Assets
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🟢 Long-Term Debt & Equity ★ Buffett's Key Metric
The current long-term debt is 16,814 million USD, while Total Equity stands at 38,030 million USD, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 44.2%. This increase in the long-term debt-to-equity ratio may indicate a greater reliance on leverage, which could increase financial risk. A rising ratio suggests that Visa may be taking on additional debt obligations or experiencing challenges in equity growth, which could impact long-term financial stability.
Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
The debt-to-equity ratio remains within the optimal range <150%, suggesting a well-balanced capital structure. Investors and analysts will closely monitor upcoming financial reports to determine whether this increase reflects temporary fluctuations or a more significant shift in financial strategy.
Long-Term Debt & Equity
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt-to-equity ratio remains within the optimal range <150%, suggesting a well-balanced capital structure. Investors and analysts will closely monitor upcoming financial reports to determine whether this increase reflects temporary fluctuations or a more significant shift in financial strategy.
Long-Term Debt & Equity
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🟡 Equity to Assets
The current equity is 38,030 million USD, while total assets stand at 92,853 million USD, resulting in an equity-to-assets ratio of 41.0%. This decline in the equity-to-assets ratio may signal increased financial leverage or a reduction in equity levels. A falling ratio suggests that Visa may be increasing its reliance on debt financing or facing equity dilution, which could affect long-term financial resilience.
Equity to Assets Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (%)
The equity-to-assets ratio remains in the healthy above the 40%, demonstrating a well-balanced financial structure. Investors and analysts will closely monitor future capital allocation strategies to determine whether this decrease is a short-term fluctuation or a longer-term structural change.
Equity & Assets
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Equity to Assets Ratio
The equity-to-assets ratio remains in the healthy above the 40%, demonstrating a well-balanced financial structure. Investors and analysts will closely monitor future capital allocation strategies to determine whether this decrease is a short-term fluctuation or a longer-term structural change.
Equity & Assets
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🟢 Quick Ratio
The quick ratio for Visa is 1.08, compared to 1.12 in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 1.09. This decline in the quick ratio may indicate lower liquidity, reduced cash reserves, or an increase in short-term liabilities. Although the ratio has declined, it remains above 1.0, which still reflects strong liquidity; however, the downward trend should be monitored.
Quick Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
Quick Ratio
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🟢 Current Ratio
The current ratio for Visa is 1.08, compared to 1.12 in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 1.09. This decline in the current ratio may indicate a higher reliance on short-term liabilities, reduced cash flow, or increased working capital constraints. Despite the decrease, the ratio remains within the 1.0–2.0 range, which is still considered healthy, though further monitoring of working capital efficiency is advisable.
Current Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
Current Ratio
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🟡 Net Working Capital
The net working capital (NWC) for Visa in the most recent quarter is 2,553 million USD, compared to 3,531 million USD in the previous quarter, with a long-term trend value of 2,930 million USD.
Net Working Capital
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Net Working Capital
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🟢 Inventory Turnover Ratio
The inventory turnover ratio for Visa is not available, as the company does not report inventory in its financial statements. This may indicate that Visa operates in a service-based or software-driven industry, where inventory is not a significant component of operations.
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
Inventory Turnover Ratio
🔴 Asset Turnover Ratio
The assets turnover ratio for Visa in the most recent quarter is 0.41, compared to 0.40 in the previous quarter. This increase in the assets turnover ratio indicates that Visa is utilizing its assets more efficiently to generate revenue. A rising ratio often reflects improved sales performance, better assets utilization, or operational efficiency. The ratio has fallen below the 1.0, suggesting that Visa may have a high level of assets relative to revenue generation. This could indicate underutilized resources or the need for improved asset efficiency.
Assets Turnover Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
Assets Turnover Ratio
🔴 Book Value / Share
The book value per share (BVPS) is a key valuation metric that represents the equity value per outstanding share. Calculated by dividing total book value by the number of shares, it helps assess whether a stock trades above or below its book value.
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (USD)
Book Value per Share Valuation
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (USD, generated on 30 April 2025)
| Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Change (%) | |
| Book Value / Share | 17.66 | 18.04 | 2.15 % |
Book Value per Share Valuation
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🔴 Graham Method
The intrinsic value of Visa’s stock is calculated using Benjamin Graham’s formula, which takes into account the current earnings per share (EPS) and an assumed growth rate (g), providing a simplified yet insightful perspective on a company’s value.
Benjamin Graham Valuation
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (USD, generated on 30 April 2025)
Benjamin Graham Valuation
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🔴 Discounted Cash Flow ★ Buffett's Key Metric
The discounted cash flow (DCF) method is used to estimate Visa’s intrinsic value by projecting future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. This approach considers the company’s potential to generate cash flows in the future, taking into account the time value of money and associated risks.
The terminal value represents the value of Visa’s cash flows beyond the five-year forecast horizon. It is calculated using the Gordon Growth Model, assuming a perpetual growth rate of 2.0% and WACC of 9.8%. The calculated terminal value is 388,264 million USD.
Total Intrinsic Value Calculations
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Assuming 2,108 million shares outstanding, the intrinsic value per share is approximately 159.55 USD. The current market price of Visa’s stock is 345.63 USD. Discounted cash flow valuation indicates that the stock is 116.6% overvalued, trading above its intrinsic value.
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (USD, generated on 30 April 2025)
| Value | |
| Present Value of FCFs | 93,273 |
| Present Value of Terminal Value | 243,064 |
| Total Intrinsic Value | 336,337 |
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
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🟢 Assets Correlation
The Pearson correlation analysis for Visa examines the relationship between share price and key financial indicators. Gross profit has a correlation of 0.96, which indicates a strong relationship, meaning profitability is a key driver of stock price movements. Operating income is correlated at 0.89, highlighting a strong relationship between operating profitability and market valuation.
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports
Current liabilities are correlated at 0.95, implying that short-term obligations are closely monitored by investors, influencing stock valuation. Total assets have a correlation of 0.94, confirming a strong relationship between asset growth and market performance.
Key Financial Indicators Growth Dynamics
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports, Index=100 on Q3 10
| Pearson Correlation | |
| Share Price | 1 |
| Gross Profit | 0.96 |
| Operating Income | 0.89 |
| Current Liabilities | 0.95 |
| Total Assets | 0.94 |
Key Financial Indicators Growth Dynamics
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🟡 FCF Margin Scenarios
• Optimistic Scenario: 71%, driven by operational efficiencies and cost optimisation.
• Base Case: 55% of revenue, consistent with historical trends.
• Pessimistic Scenario: 38%, reflecting higher operating and labour costs. Impact of Changes in FCF Margin
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
An approximately 16-percentage-point increase in the FCF margin to 71%, results in an additional 6,203 milion USD in FCF, highlighting the critical role of operational efficiency. Conversely, a decrease to 38% reduces FCF by 6,212 milion USD, illustrating the significant impact of profitability on cash flow generation.
Projected FCF Margin Scenarios Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
• Base Case: 55% of revenue, consistent with historical trends.
• Pessimistic Scenario: 38%, reflecting higher operating and labour costs. Impact of Changes in FCF Margin
| FCF Margin (%) | Revenue TTM | FCF TTM | Difference | |
| Optimistic | 71% | 37,621 | 26,711 | 6,203 |
| Base Case | 55% | 37,621 | 20,508 | – |
| Pessimistic | 38% | 37,621 | 14,296 | -6,212 |
Projected FCF Margin Scenarios Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
🟡 Operating Costs Scenarios
• Optimistic Scenario: 35%, reflecting enhanced efficiency and lower costs.
• Base Case: 36% of revenue, aligned with historical trends and cost structures.
• Pessimistic Scenario: 37%, driven by rising wages and increased energy costs. Impact of Changes in FCF Margin
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Reducing operational costs to 35% of revenue leads to a 498 milion USD increase in operating profit, emphasising the significance of cost control in enhancing margins. Increasing costs to 37% of revenue results in a 255 milion USD decline in operating profit, highlighting the sensitivity of profitability to rising expenses.
Projected Operating Costs Scenarios Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
• Base Case: 36% of revenue, aligned with historical trends and cost structures.
• Pessimistic Scenario: 37%, driven by rising wages and increased energy costs. Impact of Changes in FCF Margin
| Operating Costs (%) | Revenue TTM | Operating Profit | Difference | |
| Optimistic | 35% | 37,621 | 24,454 | 498 |
| Base Case | 36% | 37,621 | 23,956 | – |
| Pessimistic | 37% | 37,621 | 23,701 | -255 |
Projected Operating Costs Scenarios Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
🟡 Revenue Growth Scenarios
Optimistic Scenario: Projected to grow by 11% annually, driven by:
• Robust macroeconomic conditions.
• Strong industry growth with minimal disruptions.
• Favorable regulatory and competitive environment. Base Case: Projected to grow by 10% annually, driven by: • Stable macroeconomic conditions.
• Balanced market growth with manageable risks.
• Limited external disruptions from regulation or supply chains. Pessimistic Scenario: Projected to grow by 8% annually, driven by: • Global economic uncertainty and potential downturn.
• Increased competition and rising operational costs.
• Regulatory and supply chain challenges impacting business operations.
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD, TTM)
The projected revenue for the next twelve months varies depending on the scenario. Under the optimistic scenario, revenue is expected to increase by 11% to 41,915 million USD, reflecting strong market growth and operational efficiency. In the base case scenario, revenue is forecasted to grow by 10% to 41,199 million USD, assuming stable economic conditions and consistent business expansion. However, under the pessimistic scenario, revenue is projected to increase by 8% to 40,484 million USD, reflecting potential economic slowdowns or adverse market conditions.
Projected Revenues Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
The variation between projected scenarios highlights the Visa's ability to perform across a range of market conditions. The growth even in the pessimistic case reflects a degree of resilience and suggests a strong underlying business model. This outlook supports confidence in management’s ability to navigate uncertainty while sustaining forward momentum. Scenario analysis enhances strategic visibility, helping stakeholders understand the potential bandwidth of future results.
• Strong industry growth with minimal disruptions.
• Favorable regulatory and competitive environment. Base Case: Projected to grow by 10% annually, driven by: • Stable macroeconomic conditions.
• Balanced market growth with manageable risks.
• Limited external disruptions from regulation or supply chains. Pessimistic Scenario: Projected to grow by 8% annually, driven by: • Global economic uncertainty and potential downturn.
• Increased competition and rising operational costs.
• Regulatory and supply chain challenges impacting business operations.
| Revenue | Net Income | Revenue (Next) | Net Income (Next) | |
| Optimistic | 37,621 | 19,886 | 41,915 | 22,156 |
| Base Case | 37,621 | 19,886 | 41,199 | 21,778 |
| Pessimistic | 37,621 | 19,886 | 40,484 | 21,399 |
Projected Revenues Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
The variation between projected scenarios highlights the Visa's ability to perform across a range of market conditions. The growth even in the pessimistic case reflects a degree of resilience and suggests a strong underlying business model. This outlook supports confidence in management’s ability to navigate uncertainty while sustaining forward momentum. Scenario analysis enhances strategic visibility, helping stakeholders understand the potential bandwidth of future results.
🟡 Net Income Growth Scenarios
The projected net income for the next twelve months varies depending on the scenario. Under the optimistic scenario, net income is expected to increase by 11% to 22,156 million USD, reflecting improved profitability and strong financial performance. In the base case scenario, net income is forecasted to grow by 10% to 21,778 million USD, assuming stable market conditions and effective cost management. However, under the pessimistic scenario, net income is projected to increase by 8% to 21,399 million USD, reflecting potential challenges such as higher operational costs or slowing revenue growth.
Projected Net Income Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
The projected resilience in net income across all scenarios suggests a stable underlying profitability profile. Even under adverse assumptions, the Visa is expected to maintain earnings growth, indicating effective cost controls and strong core operations. This consistency can help support valuation multiples and reduce perceived investment risk. Scenario modeling enhances transparency and strengthens the credibility of financial forecasting in the eyes of stakeholders.
Projected Net Income Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
The projected resilience in net income across all scenarios suggests a stable underlying profitability profile. Even under adverse assumptions, the Visa is expected to maintain earnings growth, indicating effective cost controls and strong core operations. This consistency can help support valuation multiples and reduce perceived investment risk. Scenario modeling enhances transparency and strengthens the credibility of financial forecasting in the eyes of stakeholders.
🟡 Financial Performance Overview
Visa demonstrated stronger financial performance in the most recent period, reflecting strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability improvements revenue increased by 9.3% year-over-year, reaching 9,594 million USD, supported by strong sales performance across all key markets. At the same time, EBITDA grew by 2.4% year-over-year, totaling 5,740 million USD, reflecting increased operational costs and margin pressures.
Revenue & Net Income
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Notably, net income declined by 1.8% year-over-year, reaching 4,577 million USD, negatively impacting Visa's net margin, which expanded to 47.7%. This growth reflects effective expense control and revenue expansion, strengthening the company’s bottom-line performance.
Revenue & Net Income
Notably, net income declined by 1.8% year-over-year, reaching 4,577 million USD, negatively impacting Visa's net margin, which expanded to 47.7%. This growth reflects effective expense control and revenue expansion, strengthening the company’s bottom-line performance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (YoY)
Valuation & Market Position
Visa’s valuation metrics indicate a weakened financial standing. The EV to EBITDA (TTM) ratio currently stands at 30.93, increasing from 28.22, reflecting improved operating earnings (EBITDA), suggesting stronger fundamentals. This suggests a high enterprise valuation relative to earnings.
EV to EBITDA Ratio
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (TTM)
The EV to EBITDA trendline illustrates Visa’s valuation trajectory, with an increasing enterprise value supported by improving earnings, suggesting healthy investor confidence.
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (TTM)
Meanwhile, the P/E (Price to Earnings) ratio has increased to 37.1, down from 30.4 a year ago, which may indicate heightened investor expectations for future profitability. The P/S (Price to Sales) ratio has risen to 19.60, compared to 16.63 a year ago, reinforcing Visa’s higher market capitalization relative to revenue.
| Change (%) | |
| Revenue Growth | 9.3% |
| EBITDA Growth | 2.4% |
| Net Income Growth | -1.8% |
| Net Margin | 47.7% |
| EPS | 17.6% |
EV to EBITDA Ratio
The EV to EBITDA trendline illustrates Visa’s valuation trajectory, with an increasing enterprise value supported by improving earnings, suggesting healthy investor confidence.
| Ratio (TTM) | |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.93 |
| P/E Ratio | 36.64 |
| P/S Ratio | 19.6 |
Cash Flow & Liquidity ★ Buffett's Key Metric
Visa is experiencing a weakened cash flow position, reflecting potential liquidity challenges. The decline in cash flow may indicate increased operational costs or reduced cash inflows, requiring closer financial monitoring and strategic adjustments.
• Free Cash Flow (FCF) – totaled 4,368 million USD, indicating a decline in available cash resources, requiring enhanced financial oversight.
• Net Operating Cash Flow – declined by 254.5% year-over-year, reaching 173 million USD, suggesting weaker cash inflows from operating activities.
• Long-term debt – decreased by 9.0%, which may lead to higher financial leverage and increased interest obligations.
Visa’s ability to generate substantial cash flow while reducing debt reinforces its financial flexibility, allowing for potential future investments in innovation, logistics, and technology expansion.
Free Cash Flow
Source: MarketVectors.Pro, Visa Financial Reports (million USD)
Visa's financial performance in the most recent quarter shows that EBITDA reached 5,740 million USD, indicating a potential slowdown in operational profitability. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 52.3%, suggesting enhanced capital utilization and stronger profitability. The long-term debt-to-equity ratio stands at 44.2%, which may reflect rising leverage and a shift toward debt-based financing. The quick ratio is 1.08, highlighting tightened liquidity conditions and the need for cautious cash management. The EV/EBITDA ratio is currently 30.93x, suggesting that the stock may be trading at a premium, potentially pricing in high growth expectations. Overall, Visa’s financial health remains strong, with consistent revenue expansion, rising operational costs, and strong liquidity. Meanwhile, the P/E ratio is increasing, while Visa’s long-term prospects remain positive.
Free Cash Flow
Visa's financial performance in the most recent quarter shows that EBITDA reached 5,740 million USD, indicating a potential slowdown in operational profitability. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 52.3%, suggesting enhanced capital utilization and stronger profitability. The long-term debt-to-equity ratio stands at 44.2%, which may reflect rising leverage and a shift toward debt-based financing. The quick ratio is 1.08, highlighting tightened liquidity conditions and the need for cautious cash management. The EV/EBITDA ratio is currently 30.93x, suggesting that the stock may be trading at a premium, potentially pricing in high growth expectations. Overall, Visa’s financial health remains strong, with consistent revenue expansion, rising operational costs, and strong liquidity. Meanwhile, the P/E ratio is increasing, while Visa’s long-term prospects remain positive.
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