MOELIS & CO - CLASS A (MC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US60786M1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 230 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!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MC had positive earnings in the past year.
MC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MC 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MC has a Return On Assets of 9.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MC outperforms 87.39% of its industry peers.
MC has a Return On Equity of 30.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MC outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.23%, MC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.86% | ||
| ROE | 30.8% | ||
| ROIC | 17.23% |
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)11.71%
ROE(3y)19.2%
ROE(5y)33.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 11.39%, MC is not doing good in the industry: 60.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MC has a worse Operating Margin (14.48%) than 64.35% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.39% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
MC has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is not the best score and indicates that MC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MC (2.89) is better than 76.96% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MC's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MC is outperformed by 60.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MC's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MC is outperformed by 60.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 7500.00% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 39.75% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, MC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7500%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%190.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%40.97%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.14%
EPS Next 2Y34.89%
EPS Next 3Y23.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.77%
Revenue Next 3Y16.33%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.46.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MC is valued a bit more expensive than 62.17% 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 28.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.90, MC is valued correctly.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32, MC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MC is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.22 |
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 23.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.89%
EPS Next 3Y23.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of MC has falen by -32.69%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, MC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, MC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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.
MC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
135.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP135.39%
EPS Next 2Y34.89%
EPS Next 3Y23.04%
NYSE:MC (4/28/2025, 12:14:55 PM)
52.085
-0.45 (-0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.2%
Inst Owner Change-0.69%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change71.54%
Market Cap3.90B
Analysts45.88
Price Target56.78 (9.01%)
Short Float %7.1%
Short Ratio4.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
Yearly Dividend2.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.83%
DP135.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)69.01%
Min EPS beat(2)1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)136.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)66.83%
Min EPS beat(4)1.82%
Max EPS beat(4)136.21%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-77.16%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.59%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.23%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.05%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.92%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.23%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.83%
PT rev (1m)-33.47%
PT rev (3m)-24.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-10.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.9 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/B | 8.84 | ||
| P/tB | 8.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)3.28
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)5.54
FCFY10.64%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY10.95%
SpS15.94
BVpS5.89
TBVpS5.89
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.86% | ||
| ROE | 30.8% | ||
| ROCE | 22.29% | ||
| ROIC | 17.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 36.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.79% | ||
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.39% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 34.77% |
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 Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 233.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 305.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
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)7500%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%190.91%
EPS Next Y31.14%
EPS Next 2Y34.89%
EPS Next 3Y23.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%40.97%
Revenue Next Year21.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.77%
Revenue Next 3Y16.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y528.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.61%
EBIT growth 5Y8.6%
EBIT Next Year166.9%
EBIT Next 3Y60.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y192.99%
FCF growth 3Y-23.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.42%
OCF growth 1Y169.75%
OCF growth 3Y-23.02%
OCF growth 5Y15.35%