Logo image of MHL.DE

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

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

427.75 EUR
+0.75 (+0.18%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MHL against 117 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

7

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.
Each year in the past 5 years MHL has 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 81.20% of its industry peers.
MHL's Return On Equity of 12.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MHL outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.20%, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
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 8.96%.
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

MHL has a better Profit Margin (28.10%) than 76.07% of its industry peers.
MHL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MHL's Operating Margin of 42.03% is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 83.76% 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 72.65% 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 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

4

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
Compared to 1 year ago, MHL has about the same debt to assets ratio.
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of MHL is 2.08, which is a good value as it means it would take MHL, 2.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.08, MHL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.47% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, MHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Current ratio of MHL (0.97) 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, MHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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

5

3. Growth

3.1 Past

MHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.80%, which is quite good.
MHL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.51% yearly.
MHL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.04%.
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)14.8%
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

MHL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.10% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MHL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.46.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MHL.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say MHL is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.57, MHL is valued on the expensive side.
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 34.46. MHL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.46
Fwd PE 24.57
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

65.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MHL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.53
EV/EBITDA 21.33
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
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)1.96
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y12.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MHL has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, MHL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, MHL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%

5.2 History

The dividend of MHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.40%!
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

27.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MHL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MHL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

427.75

+0.75 (+0.18%)

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 Cap130.59B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)4.22B
Analysts84.71
Price Target527.75 (23.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%
Yearly Dividend3.06
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)-3.19%
PT rev (3m)-1.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.46
Fwd PE 24.57
P/S 10.02
P/FCF 27.53
P/OCF 26.65
P/B 4.52
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.33
EPS(TTM)15.03
EY3.51%
EPS(NY)17.41
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)15.54
FCFY3.63%
OCF(TTM)16.05
OCFY3.75%
SpS42.71
BVpS94.55
TBVpS-49.76
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham Number178.82
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 28.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.52.


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.