MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
MarketAxess Holdings Inc stock (MKTX) is currently trading at $166.11. MarketAxess Holdings Inc PE ratio is 25.05. MarketAxess Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 7.32. Analyst consensus price target for MKTX is $193.70. WallStSmart rates MKTX as Moderate Buy.
- MKTX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MKTX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MKTX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- MarketAxess Holdings Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MKTX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MKTX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MKTX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX)
MKTX trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $311.22, offering a 43% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) · 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 peg ratio, operating margin, eps growth. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) Key Strengths (7)
Keeps $37 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Earnings per share surging 45.30% year-over-year
Keeps $29 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
105.82% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity
MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) Areas to Watch (3)
Very expensive at 5.4x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 3.50% annually
Premium valuation at 7.3x annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 67/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 8.9/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.46) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.40%, Operating Margin at 36.80%, Profit Margin at 29.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 45.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (7.32), Price/Book (5.40) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.50%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, EPS Growth) and negatives (Price/Book, Revenue Growth). 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.
MKTX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MKTX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 7.32x sits near its historical average of 7.94x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 13% below its historical high of 8.43x set in Mar 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 7.32x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~8.4x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › CAPITAL MARKETS
The Big Picture
MarketAxess Holdings Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 846M with 350% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 29.1%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 350% YoY, reaching 846M. This pace significantly outperforms most CAPITAL MARKETS peers.
ROE of 1940.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can MarketAxess Holdings Inc maintain 350%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact MarketAxess Holdings Inc.
Bottom Line
MarketAxess Holdings Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (350% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
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 MarketAxess Holdings Inc(MKTX)
NASDAQ
FINANCIAL SERVICES
CAPITAL MARKETS
USA
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MarketAxess) is an international financial technology company that operates an electronic trading platform for the institutional credit markets, and also provides market data and post-trade services.