Moody's Corporation (MCO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financi...
Moody's Corporation (MCO) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.06 (historical range: 23.89–49.27, median: 39.11), placing it at the 11th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 10.29 (range: 7.61–13.97, 31th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 24.23 (range: 19.88–40.80, 11th percentile).
Moody's Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.06 | 39.11 | 11th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 10.29 | 11.33 | 31th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.23 | 30.34 | 11th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.53% | 2.69% | 93th | cheap relative to its history |
Moody's Corporation (MCO) Valuation & P/E History
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies industry currently trading at $485.07 with a market capitalization of $84.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for MCO based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 30.06 is below the historical median of 39.11, placing MCO at the 11th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 10.29 compares to a median of 11.33.
MCO Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Moody's Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether MCO is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests MCO is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Moody's Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is MCO Overvalued or Undervalued?
Moody's Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 18 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive MCO is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full MCO analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.MCO trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.