MCO Moodys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 1, 2025, the MCO stock has a PE ratio of 41.41. This is based on the current EPS of $11.32 and the stock price of $468.78 per share. A decrease of 2.1% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 42.3 of the last 4 quarters.
MCO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Moodys over the last ten years is 33.48. The current 41.41 PE ratio is 24% 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 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.47, with a price of $140.04 and an EPS of $6.84.
Moodys PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 219.95% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -58.76% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.82 | -6.09% | $473.37 | $11.32 |
| 2023 | 44.53 | 19.38% | $390.56 | $8.77 |
| 2022 | 37.3 | 13.44% | $278.62 | $7.47 |
| 2021 | 32.88 | 7.38% | $390.58 | $11.88 |
| 2020 | 30.62 | -3.13% | $290.24 | $9.48 |
| 2019 | 31.61 | 54.42% | $237.41 | $7.51 |
| 2018 | 20.47 | -27.33% | $140.04 | $6.84 |
| 2017 | 28.17 | -58.76% | $147.61 | $5.24 |
| 2016 | 68.31 | 219.95% | $94.27 | $1.38 |
| 2015 | 21.35 | 4.5% | $100.34 | $4.7 |
| 2014 | 20.43 | -4.44% | $95.81 | $4.69 |
| 2013 | 21.38 | 31.33% | $78.47 | $3.67 |
| 2012 | 16.28 | 21.77% | $50.32 | $3.09 |
| 2011 | 13.37 | 8.79% | $33.68 | $2.52 |
| 2010 | 12.29 | -22.02% | $26.54 | $2.16 |
Moodys PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 41.82 | -3.15% | $473.37 | $11.32 |
| Sep 2024 | 43.18 | 4.32% | $474.59 | $10.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 41.39 | -3.23% | $420.93 | $10.17 |
| Mar 2024 | 42.77 | -3.95% | $393.03 | $9.19 |
| Dec 2023 | 44.53 | 16.05% | $390.56 | $8.77 |
| Sep 2023 | 38.37 | -14.26% | $316.17 | $8.24 |
| Jun 2023 | 44.75 | 9.68% | $347.72 | $7.77 |
| Mar 2023 | 40.8 | 9.38% | $306.02 | $7.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 37.3 | 29.2% | $278.62 | $7.47 |
| Sep 2022 | 28.87 | -1.06% | $243.11 | $8.42 |
| Jun 2022 | 29.18 | -8.07% | $271.97 | $9.32 |
| Mar 2022 | 31.74 | -3.47% | $337.41 | $10.63 |
| Dec 2021 | 32.88 | 4.15% | $390.58 | $11.88 |
| Sep 2021 | 31.57 | -2.5% | $355.11 | $11.25 |
| Jun 2021 | 32.38 | 17.23% | $362.37 | $11.19 |
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 stock EFX, but it is greater than MSCI's and MORN's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 34.9 | $12.92B |
| MSCI MSCI Inc | 40.26 | $44.05B |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 41.41 | $84.38B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 49.97 | $30.24B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Moodys's PE ratio?
As of Apr 1, 2025, MCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 41.41.
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 39.36.
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 35.76.
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 24% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Moodys's stock price is $468.78. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.32. Therefore, Moodys's P/E ratio for today is 41.41. PE RATIO(41.41) = STOCK PRICE($468.78) / TTM EPS($11.32)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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