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

NYSE:MC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US60786M1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

68.58  -1.56 (-2.22%)

After market: 68.58 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MC was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MC is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make MC suitable 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.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.76%, MC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Return On Equity of 38.39% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 97.05% of its industry peers.
MC's Return On Invested Capital of 20.96% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 97.89% 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

With a Profit Margin value of 14.31%, MC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.32% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MC's Operating Margin of 17.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MC is outperformed by 63.29% 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

Compared to 1 year ago, MC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MC has more shares outstanding
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 4.59 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MC (4.59) is better than 84.39% of its industry peers.
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 4.59
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

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MC has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 64.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MC has a worse Quick ratio (0.81) than 64.13% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1252.63% over the past year.
MC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.85%.
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 30.16% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y18.38%
EPS Next 2Y30%
EPS Next 3Y30.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.22%
Revenue Next 2Y23.99%
Revenue Next 3Y21.69%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.68, the valuation of MC can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MC is valued a bit more expensive than 66.24% 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 26.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.54, MC is valued on the expensive side.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MC is more expensive than 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say MC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.68
Fwd PE 22.54
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

MC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MC is cheaper than 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.24
EV/EBITDA 20.18
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30%
EPS Next 3Y30.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.23, MC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, MC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

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

MC pays out 99.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP99.77%
EPS Next 2Y30%
EPS Next 3Y30.16%
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 (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 68.58 0 (0%)

68.58

-1.56 (-2.22%)

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 Owners101.28%
Inst Owner Change-2.09%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change72.3%
Market Cap5.38B
Analysts48.24
Price Target66.64 (-2.83%)
Short Float %5.43%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
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)26.05%
PT rev (3m)17.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)24.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)13.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.68
Fwd PE 22.54
P/S 3.89
P/FCF 11.24
P/OCF 10.96
P/B 10.43
P/tB 10.43
EV/EBITDA 20.18
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)3.04
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY9.12%
SpS17.64
BVpS6.57
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)1.45
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 4.59
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 Y18.38%
EPS Next 2Y30%
EPS Next 3Y30.16%
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 Year99.07%
EBIT Next 3Y58.29%
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%