S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. Its ratings business is the largest credit rating agency in the world and S&P's largest segment by profitabilit...
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 25.73 (historical range: 23.18–59.11, median: 39.40), placing it at the 5th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.86 (range: 7.08–14.33, 5th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 19.26 (range: 17.82–40.75, 5th percentile).
S&P Global Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 25.73 | 39.40 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.86 | 10.83 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.26 | 28.16 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.40% | 3.18% | 93th | cheap relative to its history |
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Valuation & P/E History
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies industry currently trading at $425.00 with a market capitalization of $125.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SPGI based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 25.73 is below the historical median of 39.40, placing SPGI at the 5th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.86 compares to a median of 10.83.
SPGI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows S&P Global Inc.'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 SPGI 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 SPGI 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 S&P Global Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SPGI Overvalued or Undervalued?
S&P Global Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 5 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SPGI 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 SPGI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SPGI trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.