Moodys Corporation (MCO)vsMSCI Inc (MSCI)
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$449.56
-1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $79.61B
MSCI
MSCI Inc
$588.85
-0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $42.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Moodys Corporation generates 143% more annual revenue ($7.87B vs $3.24B). MSCI leads profitability with a 40.7% profit margin vs 31.7%. MSCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. MSCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MCO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSCI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 71 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 49.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 45.7%.
Bull Case : MSCI
The strongest argument for MSCI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.7% and operating margin at 53.7%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MSCI
The primary concerns for MSCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
MSCI is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (844M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSCI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 40.7% margins and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
MSCI Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International and MSCI Barra), is an American finance company headquartered in New York City and serving as a global provider of equity, fixed income, hedge fund stock market indexes, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools and ESG products. It publishes the MSCI BRIC, MSCI World and MSCI EAFE Indexes.
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