S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MHL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US78409V1044 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 102 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MHL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MHL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MHL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MHL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MHL has a better Return On Assets (6.40%) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
MHL's Return On Equity of 11.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 69.61% of its industry peers.
MHL has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.45%) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
MHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.45%) for MHL is above the 3 year average (7.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.45% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.12%, MHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MHL has a better Operating Margin (40.68%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
MHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MHL's Gross Margin of 69.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 77.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MHL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.12% | ||
| GM | 69.09% |
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
MHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MHL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MHL has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MHL has an Altman-Z score of 4.42. This indicates that MHL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.42, MHL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MHL is 2.05, which is a good value as it means it would take MHL, 2.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MHL's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.05 is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 86.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that MHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.42 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.85, MHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that MHL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MHL has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.58%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.51% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MHL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.68% 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)24.58%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%20.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.68%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%13.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MHL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
MHL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.40, the valuation of MHL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. MHL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MHL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MHL is cheaper than 75.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)3.02
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MHL has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, MHL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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 29.43% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MHL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.43%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
FRA:MHL (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
458.85
-21.85 (-4.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap141.23B
Analysts85.33
Price Target591.76 (28.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend3.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP29.43%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.47%
Min EPS beat(2)4.68%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.69%
Min EPS beat(4)4.68%
Max EPS beat(4)8.53%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.88%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.14%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.83%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.88%
PT rev (1m)4.58%
PT rev (3m)4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.4 | ||
| P/S | 10.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.95 | ||
| P/B | 4.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.45 |
EPS(TTM)14.47
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)16.16
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)16.65
FCFY3.63%
OCF(TTM)17.02
OCFY3.71%
SpS42.51
BVpS99.23
TBVpS-54.8
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)3.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROCE | 10.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 678.55% | ||
| OM | 40.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.12% | ||
| GM | 69.09% | ||
| FCFM | 39.17% |
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)429.01%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 10.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 144.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.42 |
F-Score8
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)24.58%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%20.45%
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.68%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%13.96%
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
EBIT growth 1Y14.75%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year11.28%
EBIT Next 3Y6.74%
EBIT Next 5Y6.94%
FCF growth 1Y56.01%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y53.34%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%