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Mastercard vs American Express: Fair Value & Quality

Both stocks run through our 21 valuation models. Here is how Mastercard (MA) and American Express (AXP) compare, as of Jul 23, 2026.

As of Jul 23, 2026, Fair Value Calculator sees American Express as the more attractively valued of the two: Mastercard trades at $538 versus a fair value of $222 (-59%), while American Express trades at $351 versus $206 (-41%).
Mastercard
MA · Financials
-59%
above fair value
overvalued
Price$538
Fair Value$222
Quality75/100
American Express
AXP · Financials
-41%
above fair value
overvalued
Price$351
Fair Value$206
Quality66/100

Ranked within their sector

Where each stock sits within its sector peer group. Band = middle 50% of peers, tick = median, dot = this stock.

Mastercard · Financials

Quality score75 · Top 25%
Fair value upside-59% · bottom 25%

American Express · Financials

Quality score66 · Top 25%
Fair value upside-41% · below median

Bottom line

As of Jul 23, 2026, Fair Value Calculator sees American Express as the more attractively valued of the two: Mastercard trades at $538 versus a fair value of $222 (-59%), while American Express trades at $351 versus $206 (-41%).

Mastercard has the higher quality score (75/100).

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A model-based valuation snapshot from 21 models, not a recommendation and not financial advice. Values change with price and fundamentals; the date shown above applies.