Shares of Visa (V +0.17%) got a boost today as the company reported earnings. Both Visa and MasterCard (MA +0.39%) have had incredible performances since their initial public offerings, but is there still room to climb at these multiples? In the video below, Motley Fool financial analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer discuss why sometimes, as Warren Buffett says, it's better to buy great companies at a fair price, than fair companies at a great price.
Visa and Mastercard Can Still Soar Higher
By David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer – May 2, 2013 at 8:26PM
NYSE: V
Visa
Market Cap
$665B
Today's Change
(0.17%) $0.60
Current Price
$345.96
Price as of October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
This high-margin business may seem pricey, but there is still so much room to run.
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