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S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:MHL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US78409V1044 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

455.1  +1.55 (+0.34%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MHL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MHL was compared to 107 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MHL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years MHL had a positive operating cash flow.
MHL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMHL.DE 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.60%, MHL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.84%, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MHL outperforms 83.18% 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 8.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for MHL is below the current ROIC(8.67%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.6%
ROE 11.84%
ROIC 8.67%
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
MHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100 200 300 400 500

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.27%, MHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 41.07%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.47%, MHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MHL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.07%
PM (TTM) 27.27%
GM 69.47%
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%
MHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for MHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MHL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MHL has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
MHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingMHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
MHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

MHL has an Altman-Z score of 4.75. This indicates that MHL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MHL's Altman-Z score of 4.75 is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 84.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MHL is 2.05, which is a good value as it means it would take MHL, 2.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.05, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.85% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.05
Altman-Z 4.75
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

MHL has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that MHL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MHL has a Current ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MHL outperforms 54.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MHL has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MHL outperforms 54.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
MHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.30%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.98% in the last year.
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)19.3%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%8.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.98%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%

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 10.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.29%
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
EPS Next 5Y10.2%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
MHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MHL.
MHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, MHL is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MHL.
MHL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.34, MHL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.03
Fwd PE 27.43
MHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MHL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MHL is cheaper than 68.22% of the companies 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 71.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.33
EV/EBITDA 24.22
MHL.DE Per share dataMHL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)3.14
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MHL has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.87.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, MHL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MHL grows each year by 9.40%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareMHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

28.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MHL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MHL is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.92%
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
MHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MHL.DE Dividend Payout.MHL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MHL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

S&P GLOBAL INC

FRA:MHL (7/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

455.1

+1.55 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Inst Owners89.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap139.58B
Analysts85.63
Price Target522.47 (14.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP28.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.3%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.45%
Min EPS beat(4)2.35%
Max EPS beat(4)8.53%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.43%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.55%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.69%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.33%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.21%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)-1.37%
PT rev (3m)-8.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.03
Fwd PE 27.43
P/S 11.23
P/FCF 29.33
P/OCF 28.59
P/B 4.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.22
EPS(TTM)13.78
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)16.59
Fwd EY3.65%
FCF(TTM)15.52
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)15.92
OCFY3.5%
SpS40.51
BVpS93.28
TBVpS-50.02
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)3.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.6%
ROE 11.84%
ROCE 11.03%
ROIC 8.67%
ROICexc 8.92%
ROICexgc 379.69%
OM 41.07%
PM (TTM) 27.27%
GM 69.47%
FCFM 38.3%
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)429.01%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.6
Cap/Depr 12.13%
Cap/Sales 0.99%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.85%
Profit Quality 140.46%
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 4.75
F-Score7
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)19.3%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%8.98%
EPS Next Y10.29%
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
EPS Next 5Y10.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.98%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%
EBIT growth 1Y21.84%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year9.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.58%
FCF growth 1Y93.15%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y91.4%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%