S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:MHL • US78409V1044
440.6 EUR
-1.9 (-0.43%)
Last: Jan 29, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, MHL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MHL was compared to 118 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MHL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MHL was profitable.
- In the past year MHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MHL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MHL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.06%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.69%, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.20%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MHL is in line with the industry average of 8.65%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) for MHL is above the 3 year average (7.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9.2% |
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 28.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: MHL outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MHL has declined.
- The Operating Margin of MHL (42.03%) is better than 82.20% of its industry peers.
- MHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.66%, MHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.03% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.1% | ||
| GM | 62.66% |
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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- MHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MHL would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MHL's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.08 is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that MHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.97, MHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MHL has a better Quick ratio (0.97) than 60.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.80% over the past year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.04% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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)14.8%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.76%
3.2 Future
- MHL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.15% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y12.15%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.8%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.47, the valuation of MHL can be described as expensive.
- MHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MHL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.39.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MHL.
- MHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. MHL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 67.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MHL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MHL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of MHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MHL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, MHL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.08.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, MHL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
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
- MHL pays out 27.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MHL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
S&P GLOBAL INC / MHL.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for S&P GLOBAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MHL.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for S&P GLOBAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) stock?
S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for S&P GLOBAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) is expected to grow by 15.81% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.5%.