Moodys Corporation (MCO)vsMSCI Inc (MSCI)
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$473.01
-2.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.76B
MSCI
MSCI Inc
$571.87
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Moodys Corporation generates 145% more annual revenue ($8.16B vs $3.33B). MSCI leads profitability with a 40.7% profit margin vs 34.3%. MCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. MCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MCO
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
MSCI
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 92 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.5%
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 56.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 27.1x book value
Elevated debt levels
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 34.3% and operating margin at 49.5%. Revenue growth of 15.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 56.3%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.49 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MSCI
The primary concerns for MSCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCO profiles as a growth stock while MSCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
MCO is growing revenue faster at 15.1% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (684M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCO scores higher overall (69/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 34.3% margins and 15.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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