Moody's Corporation (mco)
MCO — Company Overview
Moody's Corporation (MCO) trades on NYQ as part of the Financial Services peer group (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges).
| Ticker | MCO |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Financial Data & Stock Exchanges |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $82.06B |
| Last price | $473.85 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
MCO — Business Description
MCO represents a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges business in the Financial Services segment. Moody's Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated risk assessment firm in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Moody's Analytics (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS). The MA segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets. This segment also offers credit research, credit models and analytics, economic data and models, and structured finance solutions; data sets on companies and securities; and cloud-based SaaS subscription solutions supporting banking, insurance, and know-your-customer w…
Official website: https://www.moodys.com.
MCO — Investment Thesis
At a high level, MCO offers exposure to Financial Services with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 15.1% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 30.09× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (25.04×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 0.9% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $82.06B.
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MCO — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Moody's Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 34.3% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $2.58B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 240.68 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 30.09× |
| Forward P/E | 25.04× |
| Price / Sales | 10.06× |
| Price / Book | 27.13× |
| Gross margin | 75.0% |
| Operating margin | 49.5% |
| Profit margin | 34.3% |
| Return on equity | 76.9% |
| Debt / Equity | 240.68 |
| Free cash flow | $2.58B |
MCO — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Moody's Corporation (MCO) depends on demand trends in Financial Data & Stock Exchanges and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 15.1% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 56.7% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 13.4% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 17.8% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
MCO — Competitive Position
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.
- Competes within Financial Services, specifically in Financial Data & Stock Exchanges.
- Market capitalization of $82.06B places MCO among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 75.0% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
MCO — Strengths
Strengths for Moody's Corporation (MCO) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 15.1% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 56.7% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 76.9% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 75.0% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($2.58B).
- Large Cap scale ($82.06B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
MCO — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Moody's Corporation (MCO) based on available data:
- Elevated debt-to-equity (240.68).
MCO — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (15.1%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 17.8% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
MCO — Risks
- Beta of 1.33 implies above-market volatility.
- Leverage (debt/equity 240.68) raises sensitivity to credit conditions.
MCO — Summary
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a large-cap Financial Services company focused on Financial Data & Stock Exchanges, listed on NYQ. Last price $473.85 with market cap $82.06B. Trailing P/E 30.09×. Revenue grew 15.1% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 15.1% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated debt-to-equity (240.68). Premium Terminal tools for Moody's Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Moody's Corporation FAQ
What does Moody's Corporation (MCO) do?
Moody's Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated risk assessment firm in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Moody's Analytics (MA) and Moody's Investo…
What is MCO's P/E ratio?
Moody's Corporation has a trailing P/E of 30.09× based on publicly available market data.
Does MCO pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.9%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is MCO in?
Moody's Corporation is classified in Financial Services (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges) on NYQ.
What is MCO's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $82.06B.
What are the main risks for MCO?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.33), among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of MCO?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 15.1% year-over-year, earnings growth of 56.7% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for MCO?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Moody's Corporation are on the free /stocks/mco/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.