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S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MHL - US78409V1044 - Common Stock

430.35 EUR
+0.4 (+0.09%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MHL against 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MHL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MHL was profitable.
MHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MHL has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MHL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MHL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMHL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

MHL has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 80.83% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.69%, MHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MHL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) than 80.83% of its industry peers.
MHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.04%. This is below the industry average of 9.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for MHL is below the current ROIC(9.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 12.69%
ROIC 9.2%
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)10.95%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)127.31%
ROIC(3y)7.04%
ROIC(5y)17.3%
MHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100 200 300 400 500

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MHL (28.10%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MHL has declined.
MHL has a Operating Margin of 42.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MHL outperforms 81.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MHL has declined.
The Gross Margin of MHL (62.66%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
MHL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.03%
PM (TTM) 28.1%
GM 62.66%
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%
MHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for MHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MHL has more shares outstanding
MHL has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
MHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingMHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
MHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

MHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MHL would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MHL (2.08) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that MHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MHL (0.34) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.08
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MHL has a Current ratio (0.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MHL has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. 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's Quick ratio of 0.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.97
MHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.80% over the past year.
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 9.04% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.8%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.76%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.10% 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 7.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.49%
EPS Next 2Y12.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5Y12.1%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y7.09%

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.
MHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
MHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MHL.
MHL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MHL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MHL.
MHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. MHL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.82
Fwd PE 24.88
MHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 69.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MHL is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.87
EV/EBITDA 21.6
MHL.DE Per share dataMHL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50

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.
MHL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MHL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y12.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, MHL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.42, MHL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MHL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

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
MHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareMHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

MHL pays out 27.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MHL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y12.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
MHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MHL.DE Dividend Payout.MHL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MHL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

S&P GLOBAL INC

FRA:MHL (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

430.35

+0.4 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners90.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.39B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)4.22B
Analysts84.71
Price Target543.33 (26.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
Yearly Dividend3.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP27.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.04%
Min EPS beat(2)2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)5.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.17%
Min EPS beat(4)2.35%
Max EPS beat(4)6.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.34%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.5%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.39%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.39%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.82
Fwd PE 24.88
P/S 10.14
P/FCF 27.87
P/OCF 26.98
P/B 4.58
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.6
EPS(TTM)14.93
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)17.3
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)15.44
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)15.95
OCFY3.71%
SpS42.44
BVpS93.97
TBVpS-49.45
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.74
Graham Number177.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 12.69%
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 9.2%
ROICexc 9.49%
ROICexgc 320.83%
OM 42.03%
PM (TTM) 28.1%
GM 62.66%
FCFM 36.38%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.08
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 15.4%
Cap/Sales 1.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.32%
Profit Quality 129.47%
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
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)14.8%
EPS 3Y4.67%
EPS 5Y10.51%
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
EPS Next Y14.49%
EPS Next 2Y12.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5Y12.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.76%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y7.09%
EBIT growth 1Y14.33%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year12.93%
EBIT Next 3Y9.71%
EBIT Next 5Y8.95%
FCF growth 1Y62.24%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y61.74%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%

S&P GLOBAL INC / MHL.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for S&P GLOBAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MHL.DE.


What is the valuation status for MHL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) stock?

S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of S&P GLOBAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) is 28.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.58.


What is the expected EPS growth for S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) is expected to grow by 14.49% in the next year.