VISA INC. (V) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-07-29. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 37.1%. FCF margin 47.2%. D/E 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	37.1%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	47.2%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.7x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 37.1% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 47.2% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: VISA INC. earns 37.1% ROIC, Top 5% in Technology

ROIC TTM 37.1%, sector median 3.7%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 50.9% × asset turnover 0.5x. Operating margin 60.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	V	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	37.1%	Excellent	Above sector median of 3.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	60.5%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Operating Margin	60.7%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: VISA INC. generates $21.0B FCF at 47.2% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $21.0B. FCF margin 47.2%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.0x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	V	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	47.2%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$21.0B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.0x	Good	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: VISA INC. at 0.7x leverage, 34.8x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.7x. Total debt $23.9B, cash & investments $12.4B. Interest coverage 34.8x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	V	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.7x	Good	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-11.5B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	34.8x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: VISA INC. trades at 27.1x earnings

P/E 27.1x. EV/Sales 15.4x. FCF yield 3.1%. Dividend yield 0.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	V	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	27.1x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	15.4x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	3.1%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.7%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: VISA INC. returns 3.9% shareholder yield, reducing shares 3.3% YoY

Total shareholder yield 3.9% (div 0.7% + buyback 3.2%). Share count -3.3% YoY. Capital returned $26.4B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Metric	V	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.9%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	3.2%	Good	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-3.3%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$26.4B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	37.1%	Top 5%	10.0x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	47.2%	Top 5%	4.6x above
Operating Margin	60.7%	Top 5%	14.0x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	60.5%	Top 5%	11.3x above
P/E Ratio	27.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	V	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	37.1%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 3.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	47.2%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	67.8%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	27.1x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.1%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is VISA INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

VISA INC. (V) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 37.1%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 34.9% with a improving trend. Sector median 3.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: What is VISA INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

VISA INC. (V) has a free cash flow margin of 47.2%, generating $21.0 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: What is VISA INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

VISA INC. (V) trades at a P/E ratio of 27.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 15.4x. FCF yield 3.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: Does VISA INC. pay a dividend?

VISA INC. (V) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: How much debt does VISA INC. have?

VISA INC. (V) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7x with total debt of $23.9 billion. Interest coverage 34.8x. Net debt $11.5 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: What is VISA INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

VISA INC. (V) grew revenue by 14.4% year-over-year. Net income +11.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: Is VISA INC. buying back stock?

VISA INC. (V) repurchased $21.4 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 3.2%. Share count -3.3% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

Q: How does VISA INC. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, VISA INC. (V) shows: ROIC 37.1%, sector median 3.7% (Top 5%). FCF margin 47.2%, sector median 10.3% (Top 5%). These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with VISA INC.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for VISA INC. (V) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-29.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-07-29. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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