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In this video, Chuck Carnevale, Co-Founder of FAST Graphs, aka Mr. Valuation, compares three best payment processors: Visa (V), MasterCard (MA), and Global Payments (GPN). All three share similar characteristics, such as strong earnings growth and consistency, but exhibit significant valuation differences.

Visa has grown at 18% annually, with a strong balance sheet and a premium market valuation, currently trading at a PE of 31.3. MasterCard, also with a similar growth rate, has higher debt and a lower dividend yield, trading at a PE of 36. In contrast, Global Payments, with a 15% growth rate, offers a much higher dividend yield and a low market valuation, partly due to analyst downgrades and skepticism over a large acquisition.

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Despite the challenges, Global Payments offers a potentially attractive investment opportunity if it returns to its historical valuation multiple. While Visa and MasterCard are high-quality companies, their current valuations may limit future returns. Chuck favors Global Payments for its undervaluation, despite its higher perceived risk. Ultimately, the video emphasizes the importance of understanding market discrepancies and valuations in making investment decisions.

video length: 00:07:53

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