Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Moody`s Corp (MCO) - $517.20 as of 2/2/2026 8:31:50 AM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MCO
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MCO
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MCO
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MCO
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MCO (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for MCO
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MCO |
| Company Name | Moody`s Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a premier global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analytics, playing a pivotal role in guiding investors and financial institutions through intricate market conditions. Its operations are delineated into two core divisions: Moody's Investors Service, delivering crucial credit evaluations, and Moody's Analytics, offering sophisticated analytical solutions. Widely recognized for its reliability and comprehensive financial expertise, Moody's serves a diverse client base that includes governments, corporations, and institutional investors, thereby contributing significantly to risk management strategies. With a robust market position and a steadfast dedication to quality and innovation, Moody's continues to enhance its leadership within the financial services landscape. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/12/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 517.20 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 271.75 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/2/2026 8:31:50 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 652,994 |
| Average Daily Volume | 711,266 |
| 52-Week High | 546.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 376.55 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 37.35% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 41.49 |
| Industry PE | 30.62 |
| Sector PE | 25.57 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 36.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.29 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 51.12 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.41 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.84 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 12.23 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 22.18 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 23.24 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 7.69 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.97 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 12.32 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 9.19 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.84 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 10 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 178,400,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 92,268,480,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | 79.23% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/21/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.9400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.9400 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.76 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.76 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.59% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.49% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.96% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.30% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 30.27% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 22.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 28.06% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 12.42 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 11.31 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 12.48 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 2,244,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,058,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,607,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 7.98% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 46.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,181,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 2,408,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,130,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -4,802,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -4,323,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 6,731,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 7,310,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 6,983,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.35 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.36 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 3,565,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,318,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,957,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 2,323,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 13.02 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 2,521,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,880,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.04 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 4.18 |
| MACD Signal | 7.08 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 456.58 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 495.67 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 534.76 |
| Beta | 1.45 |
| RSI | 48.61 |
| 50-Day SMA | 485.30 |
| 150-Day SMA | 420.48 |
| 200-Day SMA | 386.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/31/2026 3:09:21 AM EST |