Moelis & Co (MC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Moelis & Co stock (MC) is currently trading at $54.10. Moelis & Co PE ratio is 18.53. Moelis & Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.64. Analyst consensus price target for MC is $77.50. WallStSmart rates MC as Hold.
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- Moelis & Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Moelis & Co (MC)
MC trades 248% above its Graham fair value of $19.86, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Moelis & Co (MC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Moelis & Co (MC) Key Strengths (5)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $45 in profit
107.95% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
Strong profitability: $15 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Moelis & Co (MC) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -5.50%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 7.0x book value
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.64x sales
Solid revenue growth at 11.20% per year
Moelis & Co (MC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 44.80%, Operating Margin at 26.20%, Profit Margin at 15.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.97), Price/Sales (2.64), Price/Book (6.97) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.20%, EPS Growth at -5.50%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 44.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.64x trades 35% below its historical average of 4.03x (11th percentile). The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 6.79x set in Jul 2018, and 63% above its historical low of 1.62x in Sep 2022. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Moelis & Co (MC) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › CAPITAL MARKETS
The Big Picture
Moelis & Co is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 1.5B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.4% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 4480.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 330M in free cash flow and 339M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.90, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Moelis & Co.
Bottom Line
Moelis & Co is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 15.4% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Moelis & Co(MC)
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Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.