S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MHL - US78409V1044 - Common Stock
430.3 EUR
-17.6 (-3.93%)
MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 110 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While MHL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MHL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MHL has always been profitable.
MHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.64%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.98%, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL's Return On Invested Capital of 8.65% is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
MHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for MHL is below the current ROIC(8.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 11.98% | ||
| ROIC | 8.65% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
1.3 Margins
MHL has a Profit Margin of 27.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: MHL outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MHL has declined.
The Operating Margin of MHL (40.70%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
MHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 62.19%, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.45% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.3% | ||
| GM | 62.19% |
OM growth 3Y-9.24%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-9.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MHL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MHL has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MHL would need 2.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MHL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. MHL outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that MHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MHL (0.34) is better than 65.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MHL's Current ratio of 0.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 60.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MHL (0.98) is better than 62.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.38%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.51% on average per year.
MHL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.72%.
Measured over the past years, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.38%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%9.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.72%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%5.8%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MHL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.84% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.84%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.67, MHL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say MHL is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.74, the valuation of MHL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MHL.
MHL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MHL is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MHL is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MHL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)2.92
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MHL has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.15.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, MHL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.40%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
28.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MHL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MHL's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.68%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
FRA:MHL (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
430.3
-17.6 (-3.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.37B
Analysts85.16
Price Target536.42 (24.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend3.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP28.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.62%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)2.89%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.04%
Min EPS beat(4)2.35%
Max EPS beat(4)6.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.17%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.74 | ||
| P/S | 10.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.62 | ||
| P/B | 4.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.85 |
EPS(TTM)14.03
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)16.72
Fwd EY3.89%
FCF(TTM)15.11
FCFY3.51%
OCF(TTM)15.58
OCFY3.62%
SpS41.02
BVpS93.49
TBVpS-49.27
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)2.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 11.98% | ||
| ROCE | 10.99% | ||
| ROIC | 8.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 331.58% | ||
| OM | 40.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.3% | ||
| GM | 62.19% | ||
| FCFM | 36.84% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)31.92%
ROICexgc(3y)428.86%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.95%
ROCE(5y)21.99%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-51.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-29.01%
OM growth 3Y-9.24%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-9.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 14.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)10.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)17.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.85%
Profit Quality(3y)119.24%
Profit Quality(5y)124.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.38%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%9.65%
EPS Next Y11.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.72%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%5.8%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.01%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year11.38%
EBIT Next 3Y9%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y70.18%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y69.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%