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MCO Moodys PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Mar 28, 2024, the MCO stock has a PE ratio of 44.82. This is based on the current EPS of $8.77 and the stock price of $393.03 per share. An increase of 6% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 42.1 of the last 4 quarters.

MCO PE ratio history

How has MCO's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Moodys over the last ten years is 31.01. The current 44.82 PE ratio is 45% above the historical average. In the past ten years, MCO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2016 quarter at 68.31, with a price of $94.27 and an EPS of $1.38. The Jun 2014 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.2, with a price of $87.66 and an EPS of $4.34.

Average
31.01
Median
29.68
Minimum
20.2
Maximum
68.31

Moodys PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 219.95% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -58.76% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 44.53 19.38%
2022 37.3 13.44%
2021 32.88 7.38%
2020 30.62 -3.13%
2019 31.61 54.42%
2018 20.47 -27.33%
2017 28.17 -58.76%
2016 68.31 219.95%
2015 21.35 4.5%
2014 20.43 -4.44%

MCO average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MCO for the past years

Currently, MCO's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
35
5-year avg
32.69
10-year avg
31.01
15-year avg
25.7

MCO PE vs peers

What is MCO's PE ratio compared to its peers

MCO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks EFX and MORN, but it is greater than MSCI's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MSCI MSCI Inc 38.79 $44.33B
MCO Moodys Corp 44.82 $71.73B
EFX Equifax Inc 60.25 $33.16B
MORN Morningstar Inc 93.16 $13.18B

Frequently asked questions

What is Moodys's PE ratio?

As of Mar 28, 2024, MCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 44.82.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Moodys (MCO)?

As an average over the last 3 years, MCO stock has a PE ratio of 35.0.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Moodys (MCO)?

As an average over the last 5 years, MCO stock has a PE ratio of 32.69.

What is the highest PE ratio for MCO?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 68.31 in the Dec 2016 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for MCO compare to its historical average?

MCO's current price to earnings ratio is 45% above its 10-year historical average.

How is MCO's PE ratio calculated (Moodys PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 28, 2024), Moodys's stock price is $393.03. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $8.77. Therefore, Moodys's P/E ratio for today is 44.82. PE RATIO(44.82) = STOCK PRICE($393.03) / TTM EPS($8.77)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.