Moodys Corporation (MCO)vsMSCI Inc (MSCI)
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$515.67
-2.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.16B
MSCI
MSCI Inc
$674.30
+5.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Moodys Corporation generates 138% more annual revenue ($8.18B vs $3.43B). MSCI leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 35.3%. MCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. MCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MCO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSCI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 88 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 56.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.8% revenue growth
Trading at 27.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.3% and operating margin at 46.3%.
Bull Case : MSCI
The strongest argument for MSCI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 56.4%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MSCI
The primary concerns for MSCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCO profiles as a value stock while MSCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
MSCI is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (668M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 35.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Moodys Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company. It is the holding company for Moody's Investors Service (MIS), an American credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics (MA), an American provider of financial analysis software and services.
MSCI Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International and MSCI Barra), is an American finance company headquartered in New York City and serving as a global provider of equity, fixed income, hedge fund stock market indexes, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools and ESG products. It publishes the MSCI BRIC, MSCI World and MSCI EAFE Indexes.
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