213.91 USD
-1.73 (-0.8%)
213.91 USD
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Taking everything into account, MORN scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MORN was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MORN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MORN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make MORN suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- MORN had positive earnings in the past year.
- MORN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MORN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MORN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MORN (10.57%) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
- MORN has a Return On Equity of 24.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MORN outperforms 90.34% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.49%, MORN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- MORN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.27%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.55%) for MORN is below the current ROIC(14.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.57% | ||
| ROE | 24.83% | ||
| ROIC | 14.49% |
ROA(3y)5.53%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)13.11%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.55%
ROIC(5y)9.08%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MORN (15.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MORN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MORN's Operating Margin of 19.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MORN outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MORN has grown nicely.
- MORN has a Gross Margin of 60.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: MORN outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MORN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.7% | ||
| GM | 60.93% |
OM growth 3Y6.94%
OM growth 5Y2.84%
PM growth 3Y12.64%
PM growth 5Y4.75%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, MORN has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MORN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- MORN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MORN has an Altman-Z score of 4.54. This indicates that MORN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.54, MORN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- MORN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.15. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MORN would need 2.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MORN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.15) than 84.87% of its industry peers.
- MORN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating MORN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MORN (0.56) is better than 63.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- MORN has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that MORN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MORN has a Current ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MORN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MORN has a Quick ratio (1.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for MORN is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MORN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.88%, which is quite impressive.
- MORN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.51% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MORN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.76% in the last year.
- MORN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.88%
EPS 3Y24.48%
EPS 5Y19.51%
EPS Q2Q%27.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.43%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MORN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y17.25%
EPS Next 5Y18.3%
Revenue Next Year7.18%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.31%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MORN.
- 63.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MORN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. MORN is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.37, MORN is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MORN.
- MORN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MORN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MORN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MORN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MORN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y17.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MORN has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.10, MORN is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, MORN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MORN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.66%!
- MORN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MORN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MORN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- MORN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP20.03%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y17.25%
213.91
-1.73 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners62.69%
Inst Owner Change0.38%
Ins Owners8.63%
Ins Owner Change-2.46%
Market Cap8.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.40B
Net Income(TTM)376.00M
Analysts80
Price Target283.9 (32.72%)
Short Float %3.43%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP20.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-03 2026-04-03 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.25%
Min EPS beat(2)3.31%
Max EPS beat(2)7.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.62%
Min EPS beat(4)1.85%
Max EPS beat(4)7.2%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.37 | ||
| P/S | 3.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.32 | ||
| P/B | 5.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
EPS(TTM)9.32
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)11.04
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)9.58
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)13.11
OCFY6.13%
SpS58.24
BVpS36.81
TBVpS-12.08
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number87.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.57% | ||
| ROE | 24.83% | ||
| ROCE | 18.04% | ||
| ROIC | 14.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 435.55% | ||
| OM | 19.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.7% | ||
| GM | 60.93% | ||
| FCFM | 16.45% |
ROA(3y)5.53%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)13.11%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.55%
ROIC(5y)9.08%
ROICexc(3y)10.51%
ROICexc(5y)11.53%
ROICexgc(3y)354.39%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.64%
ROCE(5y)11.3%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y38.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.5%
OM growth 3Y6.94%
OM growth 5Y2.84%
PM growth 3Y12.64%
PM growth 5Y4.75%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.54%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)72.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.11%
Profit Quality(3y)166.64%
Profit Quality(5y)163.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.88%
EPS 3Y24.48%
EPS 5Y19.51%
EPS Q2Q%27.5%
EPS Next Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y17.25%
EPS Next 5Y18.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.43%
Revenue Next Year7.18%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.31%
EBIT growth 1Y14.65%
EBIT growth 3Y17.86%
EBIT growth 5Y17.29%
EBIT Next Year40.44%
EBIT Next 3Y19.91%
EBIT Next 5Y18.29%
FCF growth 1Y151.18%
FCF growth 3Y8.85%
FCF growth 5Y12.03%
OCF growth 1Y91.1%
OCF growth 3Y9.56%
OCF growth 5Y12.09%
MORNINGSTAR INC / MORN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MORN.
Can you provide the valuation status for MORNINGSTAR INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) stock?
MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) stock?
The financial health rating of MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of MORNINGSTAR INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of MORNINGSTAR INC (MORN) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.03%.