Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsMoodys Corporation (MCO)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$151.50
+4.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.00B
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$515.67
-2.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Moodys Corporation generates 50% more annual revenue ($8.18B vs $5.44B). MCO leads profitability with a 35.3% profit margin vs -12.9%. MCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. MCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
COIN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
MCO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 67.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 88 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.8% revenue growth
Trading at 27.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.3% and operating margin at 46.3%.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a turnaround stock while MCO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.41 — expect wider price swings.
MCO is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (668M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 35.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Visit Website →Moodys Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company. It is the holding company for Moody's Investors Service (MIS), an American credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics (MA), an American provider of financial analysis software and services.
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