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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
MCONYSE67

MOODYS CORP /DE/

Professional Information ServicesVerified

Moody's Corporation has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.16, which is close to the minimum comfort range, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The company's liquidity position is further complicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. In terms of profitability, Moody's Corporation has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.08% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.49%. These figures are indicative of a company that is generating strong returns for its shareholders but is less efficient in utilizing its assets to generate profit. The ROE is particularly high, suggesting that the company is effectively using leverage to enhance returns for equity holders. The company's revenue is primarily derived from its two main segments: Market Analysis (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS). The MA segment provides data, intelligence, and analytical tools, while the MIS segment is a global provider of credit ratings and risk analysis. The geographic exposure is not explicitly detailed, but the company's global operations suggest a diversified revenue base. Moody's Corporation has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with a revenue of $2.08 billion in Q1 2026. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with expectations of continued growth. The company's capital expenditures for the quarter were $95 million, indicating a moderate investment in infrastructure and operations. The risk assessment for Moody's Corporation indicates a medium level of dilution risk, with source documents mentioning dilution or offering risk. The company's liquidity risk is high, primarily due to the current ratio being close to the minimum comfort range and the negative net cash position after debt. The company's credit risk is not explicitly detailed, but the high leverage and liquidity concerns suggest potential credit risk factors. Recent events and filings indicate that Moody's Corporation is actively managing its financial condition and operations. The company's management discussion and analysis (MD&A) section in its filings provides insights into its critical accounting estimates, reportable segments, and liquidity and capital resources. The company is also subject to various accounting standards and regulations, which are detailed in its filings.

30-day price · MCO-8.49 (-1.9%)
Low$422.20High$482.54Close$430.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMOODYS CORP /DE/
ExchangeNYSE
TickerMCO
CIK0001059556
SICServices-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryProfessional Information Services
AI analysis

Business. Moody's Corporation provides risk assessment services, including credit ratings, research, and decision solutions, primarily through its Market Analysis (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS) segments.

Classification. Moody's is classified under the Professional Information Services industry within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Moody's Corporation has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.16, which is close to the minimum comfort range, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The company's liquidity position is further complicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. In terms of profitability, Moody's Corporation has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.08% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.49%. These figures are indicative of a company that is generating strong returns for its shareholders but is less efficient in utilizing its assets to generate profit. The ROE is particularly high, suggesting that the company is effectively using leverage to enhance returns for equity holders. The company's revenue is primarily derived from its two main segments: Market Analysis (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS). The MA segment provides data, intelligence, and analytical tools, while the MIS segment is a global provider of credit ratings and risk analysis. The geographic exposure is not explicitly detailed, but the company's global operations suggest a diversified revenue base. Moody's Corporation has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with a revenue of $2.08 billion in Q1 2026. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with expectations of continued growth. The company's capital expenditures for the quarter were $95 million, indicating a moderate investment in infrastructure and operations. The risk assessment for Moody's Corporation indicates a medium level of dilution risk, with source documents mentioning dilution or offering risk. The company's liquidity risk is high, primarily due to the current ratio being close to the minimum comfort range and the negative net cash position after debt. The company's credit risk is not explicitly detailed, but the high leverage and liquidity concerns suggest potential credit risk factors. Recent events and filings indicate that Moody's Corporation is actively managing its financial condition and operations. The company's management discussion and analysis (MD&A) section in its filings provides insights into its critical accounting estimates, reportable segments, and liquidity and capital resources. The company is also subject to various accounting standards and regulations, which are detailed in its filings.
Key takeaways
  • Moody's Corporation has a high return on equity (22.08%) but a relatively low return on assets (4.49%), indicating strong leverage use but less asset efficiency.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 2.33, suggesting a capital structure that is significantly leveraged.
  • Moody's has a current ratio of 1.16, which is close to the minimum comfort range, indicating potential liquidity constraints.
  • The company's revenue for Q1 2026 is $2.08 billion, with a positive outlook for continued growth.
  • Moody's faces medium dilution risk and high liquidity risk, with a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodQ1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$2.08B
Gross profit
Operating income$922.0M
Net income$661.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC$58.0M
Operating cash flow$939.0M
CapEx$95.0M
Free cash flow$844.0M
Total assets$14.73B
Total liabilities$11.59B
Total equity$2.99B
Cash & equivalents$1.47B
Long-term debt$6.39B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$7.72B$3.35B$2.46B$2.58B
FY2024$7.09B$2.88B$2.06B$2.52B
FY2025$7.09B$2.88B$2.06B$2.52B
FY2023$5.92B$2.14B$1.61B$1.88B
FY2024$5.92B$2.14B$1.61B$1.88B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$15.83B$4.05B$2.38B
FY2024$15.51B$3.56B$2.41B
FY2025$15.51B$3.56B$2.41B
FY2023$14.62B$3.32B$2.13B
FY2024$14.62B$3.32B$2.13B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$2.90B$326.0M$2.58B$232.0M
FY2024$2.84B$317.0M$2.52B$220.0M
FY2025$2.84B$317.0M$2.52B$220.0M
FY2023$2.15B$271.0M$1.88B$193.0M
FY2024$2.15B$271.0M$1.88B$193.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q1 2026$2.08B$922.0M$661.0M$844.0M
Q1 2026
Q3 2025$5.83B$2.58B$1.85B$1.80B
Q2 2025$3.82B$1.66B$1.20B$1.14B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q1 2026
Q1 2026
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q1 2026$14.73B$2.99B$1.47B
Q1 2026$15.83B$4.05B$2.38B
Q3 2025$15.41B$3.96B$2.18B
Q2 2025$15.49B$3.95B$2.17B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q1 2026$939.0M$95.0M$844.0M$58.0M
Q1 2026
Q3 2025$2.04B$245.0M$1.80B$174.0M
Q2 2025$1.30B$160.0M$1.14B$117.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$5.00B
Net cash-$5.45B
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity2.3
ROA4.5%
ROE22.1%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue4.6%
SBC/Revenue2.8%
Asset intensity0.0
Dilution ratio
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskHigh
  • Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Services · cohort 6 companies
MetricMCOActivity
Op margin44.3%11.2% medp25 7.1% · p75 18.5%top quartile
Net margin31.8%13.8% medp25 13.8% · p75 13.8%top quartile
Gross margin94.7% medp25 62.9% · p75 126.4%
R&D / revenue6.0% medp25 6.0% · p75 6.0%
CapEx / revenue4.6%6.7% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.4%below median
Debt / equity233.0%136.7% medp25 101.5% · p75 217.7%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target538.87 USD
Median price target540.00 USD
High price target610.00 USD
Low price target460.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.04 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count7.00
Buy count11.00
Hold count8.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate16.69 USD
Last actual EPS14.94 USD
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 04:06 UTCJob: 4481d835