S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MHL - US78409V1044 - Common Stock
447.9 EUR
-11.05 (-2.41%)
MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While MHL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MHL was profitable.
In the past year MHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
MHL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MHL has a Return On Assets of 6.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MHL outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
MHL has a Return On Equity of 11.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: MHL outperforms 66.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MHL (8.65%) is better than 83.04% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MHL is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for MHL is below the current ROIC(8.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 11.98% | ||
| ROIC | 8.65% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
1.3 Margins
MHL has a better Profit Margin (27.30%) than 70.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MHL has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 40.70%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MHL has declined.
The Gross Margin of MHL (62.19%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
MHL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.3% | ||
| GM | 62.19% |
OM growth 3Y-9.24%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-9.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, MHL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MHL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MHL has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MHL would need 2.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.10, MHL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MHL (0.34) is better than 61.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MHL has a Current ratio (0.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MHL's Quick ratio of 0.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.38%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.38%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%9.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.72%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%5.8%
3.2 Future
MHL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.84%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MHL.
MHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, MHL is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.98, MHL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say MHL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MHL is cheaper than 66.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
70.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MHL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MHL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of MHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.71
PEG (5Y)3.06
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.70%, MHL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.70, MHL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MHL grows each year by 9.40%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
MHL pays out 28.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MHL's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.68%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
FRA:MHL (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
447.9
-11.05 (-2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap136.74B
Analysts85.16
Price Target536.42 (19.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
Yearly Dividend3.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP28.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.62%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)2.89%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.04%
Min EPS beat(4)2.35%
Max EPS beat(4)6.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.17%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.98 | ||
| P/S | 10.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.95 | ||
| P/B | 4.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.89 |
EPS(TTM)13.93
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)16.6
Fwd EY3.71%
FCF(TTM)15.01
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY3.45%
SpS40.74
BVpS92.84
TBVpS-48.93
PEG (NY)2.71
PEG (5Y)3.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 11.98% | ||
| ROCE | 10.99% | ||
| ROIC | 8.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 331.58% | ||
| OM | 40.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.3% | ||
| GM | 62.19% | ||
| FCFM | 36.84% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)31.92%
ROICexgc(3y)428.86%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.95%
ROCE(5y)21.99%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-51.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-29.01%
OM growth 3Y-9.24%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-9.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 14.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)10.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)17.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.85%
Profit Quality(3y)119.24%
Profit Quality(5y)124.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.38%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%9.65%
EPS Next Y11.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.76%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.72%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%5.8%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.01%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year11.38%
EBIT Next 3Y9%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y70.18%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y69.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%