MCO Moodys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the MCO stock has a PE ratio of 42.43. This is based on the current EPS of $10.99 and the stock price of $466.35 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past four-quarter average.
MCO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Moodys over the last ten years is 32.65. The current 42.43 PE ratio is 30% 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 Dec 2014 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.43, with a price of $95.81 and an EPS of $4.69.
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
Currently, MCO's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
MCO PE vs 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 | 39.61 | $47.4B |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 42.43 | $84.5B |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 44.66 | $14.59B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 56.92 | $32.03B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Moodys's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, MCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 42.43.
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 37.98.
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 34.75.
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 30% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Moodys's stock price is $466.35. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.99. Therefore, Moodys's P/E ratio for today is 42.43. PE RATIO(42.43) = STOCK PRICE($466.35) / TTM EPS($10.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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