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

USA - NYSE:MC - US60786M1053 - Common Stock

68.27 USD
-0.56 (-0.81%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
68.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MC was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MC is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, MC could be worth investigating further 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

MC has a better Return On Assets (14.76%) than 95.80% of its industry peers.
MC's Return On Equity of 38.39% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.96%, MC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.31%, MC is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.16% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.67%, MC is doing worse than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

Compared to 1 year ago, MC has more shares outstanding
MC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

An Altman-Z score of 4.58 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.58, MC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
MC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.58
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 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, MC is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1252.63% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.55% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.85%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y44.53%
EPS Next 2Y39.05%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.37%
Revenue Next 2Y24.49%
Revenue Next 3Y21.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, MC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MC is more expensive than 68.49% of the companies in the same industry.
MC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MC.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 19.61
MC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MC is cheaper than 72.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.19
EV/EBITDA 20.08
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 33.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.05%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
MC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.50.
MC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.78%

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 2Y39.05%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
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 (10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 68.27 0 (0%)

68.27

-0.56 (-0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners104.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap5.36B
Analysts47.5
Price Target73.64 (7.87%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio5.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.78%
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)5.56%
PT rev (3m)39.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)14.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 19.61
P/S 3.87
P/FCF 11.19
P/OCF 10.91
P/B 10.39
P/tB 10.39
EV/EBITDA 20.08
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)3.48
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY8.94%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY9.17%
SpS17.64
BVpS6.57
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)0.6
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 4.58
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 Y44.53%
EPS Next 2Y39.05%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%38.09%
Revenue Next Year32.37%
Revenue Next 2Y24.49%
Revenue Next 3Y21.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7131.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.61%
EBIT growth 5Y8.6%
EBIT Next Year166.85%
EBIT Next 3Y71.08%
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%