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MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MC - US60786M1053 - Common Stock

72.55 USD
+3.17 (+4.57%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:22:28 PM
72.55 USD
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:22:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MC against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MC has an average financial health and profitability rating. MC is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes MC very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MC was profitable.
In the past year MC had a positive cash flow from operations.
MC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MC had a positive operating cash flow.
MC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MC (14.76%) is better than 95.78% of its industry peers.
MC's Return On Equity of 38.39% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 97.05% of its industry peers.
MC has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MC outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.76%
ROE 38.39%
ROIC 20.96%
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)11.71%
ROE(3y)19.2%
ROE(5y)33.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MC (14.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MC has a Operating Margin of 17.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MC underperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.67%
PM (TTM) 14.31%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-1.15%
PM growth 3Y-21.68%
PM growth 5Y-4.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for MC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for MC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MC Yearly Shares OutstandingMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
MC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

MC has an Altman-Z score of 4.82. This indicates that MC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MC has a Altman-Z score of 4.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. MC outperforms 83.97% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for MC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.82
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

MC has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that MC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MC (0.81) is worse than 63.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MC (0.81) is worse than 62.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
MC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1252.63%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, MC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 42.85% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
MC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1252.63%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%194.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%38.09%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y42.57%
EPS Next 2Y38.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.22%
Revenue Next 2Y23.99%
Revenue Next 3Y21.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
MC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MC is valued a bit more expensive than 67.51% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
MC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.90.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.82), we can say MC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.23
Fwd PE 20.9
MC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MC is valued a bit cheaper than 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MC is cheaper than 70.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.89
EV/EBITDA 21.4
MC Per share dataMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MC's earnings are expected to grow with 33.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.89, MC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
MC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%

5.2 History

The dividend of MC decreases each year by -6.83%.
MC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of MC decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
MC Yearly Dividends per shareMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

99.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP99.77%
EPS Next 2Y38.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%
MC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
MC Dividend Payout.MC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MOELIS & CO - CLASS A

NYSE:MC (8/22/2025, 8:22:28 PM)

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72.55

+3.17 (+4.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners101.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.38%
Market Cap5.70B
Analysts47.5
Price Target69.77 (-3.83%)
Short Float %3.97%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%
Yearly Dividend2.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.83%
DP99.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-04 2025-08-04 (0.65)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.44%
Min EPS beat(2)11.91%
Max EPS beat(2)40.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)47.73%
Min EPS beat(4)1.82%
Max EPS beat(4)136.21%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.71%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.2%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.49%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.36%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.9%
PT rev (1m)4.69%
PT rev (3m)35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)24.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)20.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.23
Fwd PE 20.9
P/S 4.11
P/FCF 11.89
P/OCF 11.59
P/B 11.04
P/tB 11.04
EV/EBITDA 21.4
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)3.47
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY8.62%
SpS17.64
BVpS6.57
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.76%
ROE 38.39%
ROCE 27.12%
ROIC 20.96%
ROICexc 27.79%
ROICexgc 27.79%
OM 17.67%
PM (TTM) 14.31%
GM N/A
FCFM 34.6%
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)11.71%
ROE(3y)19.2%
ROE(5y)33.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.24%
ROICexcg growth 5Y16.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.98%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-1.15%
PM growth 3Y-21.68%
PM growth 5Y-4.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 109.58%
Cap/Sales 0.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 192.04%
Profit Quality 241.78%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z 4.82
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)130.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)297.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1252.63%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%194.44%
EPS Next Y42.57%
EPS Next 2Y38.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%38.09%
Revenue Next Year31.22%
Revenue Next 2Y23.99%
Revenue Next 3Y21.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7131.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.61%
EBIT growth 5Y8.6%
EBIT Next Year164.24%
EBIT Next 3Y75.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y205.07%
FCF growth 3Y-23.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.42%
OCF growth 1Y194.31%
OCF growth 3Y-23.02%
OCF growth 5Y15.35%