VISA Inc. (V) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2025, it processed almost $17 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 curr...
VISA Inc. (V) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 33.27 (historical range: 27.63–52.59, median: 34.55), placing it at the 27th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 16.90 (range: 14.28–25.23, 19th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 28.22 (range: 22.74–39.29, 46th percentile).
VISA Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 33.27 | 34.55 | 27th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 16.90 | 18.11 | 19th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.22 | 28.47 | 46th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.80% | 3.11% | 15th | expensive relative to its history |
VISA Inc. (V) Valuation & P/E History
VISA Inc. (V) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry currently trading at $401.90 with a market capitalization of $754.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for V based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 33.27 is below the historical median of 34.55, placing V at the 27th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 16.90 compares to a median of 18.11.
V Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows VISA Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether V is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests V is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for VISA Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is V Overvalued or Undervalued?
VISA Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 31 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive V is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full V analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.V trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.