MOODY'S CORP (1MCO.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1MCO - US6153691059 - Common Stock
415 EUR
-31 (-6.95%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1MCO. 1MCO was compared to 115 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While 1MCO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1MCO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1MCO was profitable.
In the past year 1MCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1MCO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1MCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.77%, 1MCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.04% of the companies in the same industry.
1MCO has a better Return On Equity (53.99%) than 97.39% of its industry peers.
1MCO has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.43%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1MCO is significantly above the industry average of 8.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.07%) for 1MCO is below the current ROIC(19.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.77% | ||
| ROE | 53.99% | ||
| ROIC | 19.43% |
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)12.65%
ROE(3y)53.57%
ROE(5y)71.04%
ROIC(3y)16.07%
ROIC(5y)17.25%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1MCO (29.18%) is better than 79.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MCO has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.51%, 1MCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MCO has remained more or less at the same level.
1MCO has a Gross Margin of 72.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MCO outperforms 75.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1MCO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.18% | ||
| GM | 72.78% |
OM growth 3Y-2.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.46%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for 1MCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MCO has less shares outstanding
1MCO has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MCO is 2.94, which is a good value as it means it would take 1MCO, 2.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.94, 1MCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1MCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
1MCO has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.76) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that 1MCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1MCO's Current ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MCO outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that 1MCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.75, 1MCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.30% over the past year.
1MCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.53% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
1MCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.3%
EPS 3Y0.49%
EPS 5Y8.53%
EPS Q2Q%8.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1MCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.44% on average per year.
1MCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue Next Year5.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.28, the valuation of 1MCO can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1MCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.55, 1MCO is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1MCO.
1MCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
1MCO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1MCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
63.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
1MCO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
1MCO's earnings are expected to grow with 12.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)4.25
EPS Next 2Y11.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1MCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, 1MCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, 1MCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1MCO grows each year by 11.37%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.37%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1MCO pays out 31.75% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1MCO is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
BIT:1MCO (10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
415
-31 (-6.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap74.45B
Analysts74.48
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
Yearly Dividend2.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.37%
DP31.75%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.6%
Min EPS beat(2)3.89%
Max EPS beat(2)7.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.6%
Min EPS beat(4)0%
Max EPS beat(4)11.21%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.79%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.17%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.71%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.41%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.56%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.88%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.67 | ||
| P/S | 11.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.13 | ||
| P/B | 21.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.44 |
EPS(TTM)11.44
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)13.53
Fwd EY3.26%
FCF(TTM)11.44
FCFY2.76%
OCF(TTM)12.92
OCFY3.11%
SpS35.26
BVpS19.05
TBVpS-21.81
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)4.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.77% | ||
| ROE | 53.99% | ||
| ROCE | 24.19% | ||
| ROIC | 19.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 119.92% | ||
| OM | 42.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.18% | ||
| GM | 72.78% | ||
| FCFM | 32.45% |
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)12.65%
ROE(3y)53.57%
ROE(5y)71.04%
ROIC(3y)16.07%
ROIC(5y)17.25%
ROICexc(3y)20.2%
ROICexc(5y)21.81%
ROICexgc(3y)132.71%
ROICexgc(5y)140.15%
ROCE(3y)20.01%
ROCE(5y)21.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.62%
OM growth 3Y-2.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.46%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)77.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)108.72%
Profit Quality(5y)105.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.3%
EPS 3Y0.49%
EPS 5Y8.53%
EPS Q2Q%8.54%
EPS Next Y10.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.16%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
Revenue Next Year5.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
EBIT growth 1Y15.29%
EBIT growth 3Y1.54%
EBIT growth 5Y7.49%
EBIT Next Year20.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.25%
EBIT Next 5Y10.72%
FCF growth 1Y43.87%
FCF growth 3Y10.55%
FCF growth 5Y9.44%
OCF growth 1Y39.06%
OCF growth 3Y12.28%
OCF growth 5Y11.12%