Moodys Corporation (MCO)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$451.75
+0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $79.84B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$367.92
+8.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $130.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 38% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $7.87B). MCO leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 14.4%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MCO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 71 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 135.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.7x book value
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 31.7% and operating margin at 45.7%.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 85.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCO profiles as a mature stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (844M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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