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

USA - NYSE:MC - US60786M1053 - Common Stock

63.33 USD
-0.94 (-1.46%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
63.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MC. MC was compared to 235 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes MC very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MC 4 years were profitable.
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's Return On Assets of 14.76% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 38.39%, MC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.02% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Return On Invested Capital of 20.96% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 97.87% 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

MC has a Profit Margin of 14.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MC outperforms 50.21% of its industry peers.
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 60.00% 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
The number of shares outstanding for MC has been increased compared to 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

MC has an Altman-Z score of 4.35. This indicates that MC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MC's Altman-Z score of 4.35 is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 82.13% 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 4.35
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.
MC has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 65.11% of its industry peers.
MC has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of MC (0.81) is worse than 64.68% 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 441.07%, 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.
MC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 39.75%.
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)441.07%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%209.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%37.34%

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 34.34% on average per year.
MC is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.33%
EPS Next 2Y38.96%
EPS Next 3Y34.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.37%
Revenue Next 2Y25.23%
Revenue Next 3Y22.6%
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.90, the valuation of MC can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MC is on the same level as its industry peers.
MC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.22 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MC.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.9
Fwd PE 18.22
MC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 74.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MC is valued a bit cheaper than 71.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.38
EV/EBITDA 18.86
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 34.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.96%
EPS Next 3Y34.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.89%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.48, MC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, MC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%

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 2Y38.96%
EPS Next 3Y34.34%
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 (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 63.33 0 (0%)

63.33

-0.94 (-1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners104.14%
Inst Owner Change0.73%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap4.97B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)198.10M
Analysts47.5
Price Target73.95 (16.77%)
Short Float %5.42%
Short Ratio6.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)10.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.9
Fwd PE 18.22
P/S 3.59
P/FCF 10.38
P/OCF 10.12
P/B 9.63
P/tB 9.63
EV/EBITDA 18.86
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)3.48
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY9.63%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY9.88%
SpS17.64
BVpS6.57
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.17
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.24%
ROICexgc 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 4.35
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)441.07%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%209.09%
EPS Next Y44.33%
EPS Next 2Y38.96%
EPS Next 3Y34.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%37.34%
Revenue Next Year32.37%
Revenue Next 2Y25.23%
Revenue Next 3Y22.6%
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%

MOELIS & CO - CLASS A / MC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MC.


Can you provide the valuation status for MOELIS & CO - CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MC stock?

MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MC stock?

The financial health rating of MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MC stock?

The dividend rating of MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.77%.