Not investment advice. FilingSight is an automated analytical research tool, not a registered investment advisor. Ratings and scores are quantitative analytical classifications, not buy or sell recommendations. Nothing here is personalized to your circumstances. Investing involves risk of loss — consult a licensed professional. See full disclosures.
Moody's Corp.
MCOFinancialsGenerated Aug 19, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC
MCO (Moody's Corp.) analytical snapshot. Revenue grew +8.9% YoY to $7.72B. 5-year revenue CAGR +4.4%; 10y CAGR +8.8%. Net margin at 31.86% (expanding ▲). Market cap $86.09B at $497.03 per share. Trailing P/E 36.36, P/S 11.15, P/B 28.46. EV/Operating income ≈ 27.32 (EV $91.56B). Risk: Elevated. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score 2 (data confidence 83%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFilings & Ownership
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 18, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Jul 23, 2026. 10 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 18, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Jul 23, 2026.
- 10 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 0 sell transactions.
- ~7804 recent 13F-HR filings reference Moody's Corp.; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO, VANTIS EQUITY ASSOCIATES LLC, BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO.
- 20 recent 13G passive institutional ownership notices.
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | 13F-HR | Nov 3, 2004 |
| VANTIS EQUITY ASSOCIATES LLC | 13F-HR | Feb 13, 2002 |
| BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | 13F-HR | Feb 10, 2005 |
| BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | 13F-HR | May 11, 2005 |
| VANTIS EQUITY ASSOCIATES LLC | 13F-HR | May 13, 2002 |
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
1 risk signal(s), 2 watch item(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. 1 risk signal(s) detected versus 0 positive signal(s). The balance of evidence suggests elevated filing-specific risk that warrants monitoring in subsequent filings.
- Restatement of financial statements: The term "restatement of" "previously issued" appears in 1 recent filing(s) (vs 1 in the prior period). This risk language is ongoing.
- Goodwill is 43% of total assets: Goodwill of $6.32B represents a large share of the balance sheet. If acquired businesses underperform, a non-cash impairment charge could materially impact earnings. Monitor segment performance and acquisition integration metrics.
- NEW: Off-balance sheet arrangements: Off-balance sheet arrangements appears in recent filings but not in the prior 24-month period. Monitor for materiality.
- Endogenous analysis: 1 risk signal(s) detected versus 0 positive signal(s). The balance of evidence suggests elevated filing-specific risk that warrants monitoring in subsequent filings.
- 2 new XBRL disclosure(s) in latest filing — expanding reporting scope.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 1 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Off-balance sheet arrangements.
- Ongoing high-severity risk language: Restatement of financial statements.
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.09B | $7.72B | $630.0M | +8.9% |
| Operating income | $2.88B | $3.35B | $476.0M | +16.6% |
| Net income | $2.06B | $2.46B | $401.0M | +19.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.84B | $2.90B | $63.0M | +2.2% |
| Capex | $317.0M | $326.0M | $9.0M | +2.8% |
| Total assets | $15.51B | $15.83B | $325.0M | +2.1% |
| Total liabilities | $11.78B | $11.63B | $-153.0M | -1.3% |
| Long-term debt | $7.43B | $6.99B | $-434.0M | -5.8% |
| Cash & equivalents | $2.41B | $2.38B | $-24.0M | -1.0% |
| Stockholders equity | $3.56B | $4.05B | $489.0M | +13.7% |
| Accounts receivable | $1.80B | $2.02B | $223.0M | +12.4% |
| R&D expense | $42.0M | $51.1M | $9.1M | +21.7% |
| SG&A expense | $1.74B | $1.80B | $68.0M | +3.9% |
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Added | ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod, ShareRepurchaseProgramExciseTax |
| Removed | AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableWriteOffs, BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain, CapitalUnitsAuthorized, CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid, CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit, DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit, DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restatement of financial statements | high | 1 | 1 | Ongoing |
| Impairment charge | medium | 5 | 8 | Ongoing |
| Restructuring | medium | 5 | 9 | Ongoing |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Related party transactions | low | 5 | 0 | NEW |
Fundamentals
Revenue grew +8.9% YoY to $7.72B. 5-year revenue CAGR +4.4%; 10y CAGR +8.8%. Net margin at 31.86% (expanding ▲).
- Revenue grew +8.9% YoY to $7.72B.
- 5-year revenue CAGR +4.4%; 10y CAGR +8.8%.
- Net margin at 31.86% (expanding ▲).
- Return on equity 60.66%, ROA 15.53%, ROIC 30.33%.
- Gross margin 0.00%, operating margin 43.42%.
- Free cash flow margin 33.36% ($2.58B).
- Net income up ▲ +19.5% YoY.
- Debt/equity 2.30, current ratio 1.19, net debt $5.48B.
- Asset turnover 0.53 — capital efficiency.
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.09B | +19.8% | 0.00 | 40.56 | 29.03 | $2.52B | 57.73 |
| 2025 | $7.72B | +8.9% | 0.00 | 43.42 | 31.86 | $2.58B | 60.66 |
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2017 | $1.00B | +7.7% | — | 31.20% |
| Sep 30, 2017 | $1.06B | +15.9% | +6.2% | 29.85% |
| Mar 31, 2018 | $1.13B | +15.5% | +6.0% | 33.10% |
| Jun 30, 2018 | $1.18B | +17.5% | +4.3% | 32.01% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | $1.08B | +1.7% | -8.0% | 28.70% |
| Mar 31, 2019 | $1.14B | +1.4% | +5.7% | 32.66% |
Pro analysis — preview
— score, signals & key metrics shown; full reasoning lockedValuation
Market cap $86.09B at $497.03 per share. Trailing P/E 36.36, P/S 11.15, P/B 28.46. EV/Operating income ≈ 27.32 (EV $91.56B).
- Market cap $86.09B at $497.03 per share.
Price & Technicals
Price $497.03 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive. RSI(14) 60.54.
- Price $497.03 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive.
Macro & Rates
Risk-on · Supportive. Real GDP growth 1.50% (quarterly, as of Apr 1, 2026). CPI inflation +3.3% YoY. Fed funds rate 3.63%, 10Y Treasury 4.71%.
- Market regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
Risk Scorecard
Composite risk Elevated. Leverage debt/equity 2.30 (high). Liquidity current ratio 1.19 (adequate).
- Composite risk: Elevated.
See the full picture behind every stock
Unlock the complete 10-year fundamentals, DCF & Graham intrinsic value, 13F/13D ownership flow, risk scorecard, multi-analyst bull/bear debate — plus watchlist alerts and your research workspace. Start with a 14-day Pro trial.
3 sections free · 4 Pro previews · composite 2
Macro exposure
Rate-sensitive · High sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. Moody's Corp. is a rate-sensitive name (high macro sensitivity) — a supportive backdrop, though defensives lag risk-on tapes.
Analytical read
deterministic previewRevenue grew **+8.9%** YoY to $7.72B..
Peer comparison
Rate-sensitive groupHow MCO stacks up against tracked peers with similar macro sensitivity — by analytical score and macro exposure.
| Company | Score | Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Allstate Corp. ALL | 30 | Neutral |
| Visa Inc. V | 24 | Neutral |
| CME Group Inc. CME | 23 | Neutral |
| Capital One Financial COF | 21 | Neutral |
| Charles Schwab Corp. SCHW | 19 | Neutral |
| American Express Co. AXP | 16 | Neutral |
| Simon Property Group SPG | 15 | Neutral |
| Digital Realty Trust DLR | 13 | Neutral |
| Mastercard Inc. MA | 11 | Neutral |
| U.S. Bancorp USB | 10 | Neutral |
| Travelers Cos. TRV | 10 | Neutral |
| Chubb Ltd. CB | 7 | Neutral |
| MetLife Inc. MET | 7 | Neutral |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM | 7 | Neutral |
| Welltower Inc. WELL | 6 | Neutral |
| Dominion Energy D | 4 | Neutral |
| Bank of America Corp. BAC | 3 | Neutral |
| Moody's Corp. MCO● you | 2 | Neutral |
| Wells Fargo & Co. WFC | 1 | Neutral |
| BlackRock Inc. BLK | 1 | Neutral |
| American Tower Corp. AMT | 0 | Neutral |
| American Electric Power AEP | 0 | Neutral |
| Bank of New York Mellon BK | 0 | Neutral |
| Marsh & McLennan MMC | 0 | Neutral |
| Truist Financial TFC | -1 | Neutral |
| PNC Financial Services PNC | -2 | Neutral |
| American Water Works AWK | -2 | Neutral |
| Equinix Inc. EQIX | -4 | Neutral |
| Goldman Sachs Group GS | -4 | Neutral |
| Prologis Inc. PLD | -5 | Neutral |
| Xcel Energy XEL | -5 | Neutral |
| Public Storage PSA | -5 | Neutral |
| Citigroup Inc. C | -5 | Neutral |
| Realty Income Corp. O | -6 | Neutral |
| Equity Residential EQR | -10 | Neutral |
| NextEra Energy NEE | -13 | Neutral |
| Duke Energy Corp. DUK | -14 | Neutral |
| Southern Company SO | -14 | Neutral |
| Exelon Corp. EXC | -14 | Neutral |
| Morgan Stanley MS | -14 | Neutral |
| S&P Global SPGI | -19 | Neutral |
| Crown Castle Inc. CCI | -21 | Neutral |
| American International Group AIG | -23 | Neutral |