S&P GLOBAL INC (MHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MHL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US78409V1044 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall MHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MHL against 108 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MHL scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
MHL has a better Return On Assets (6.40%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
MHL has a better Return On Equity (11.62%) than 68.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MHL (8.45%) is better than 84.26% 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 7.91%.
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
MHL has a Profit Margin of 27.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: MHL outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
MHL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MHL's Operating Margin of 40.68% is amongst the best of the industry. MHL outperforms 82.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MHL has declined.
MHL has a better Gross Margin (69.09%) than 75.00% 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
Compared to 1 year ago, MHL has less shares outstanding
MHL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MHL has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
MHL has an Altman-Z score of 4.41. This indicates that MHL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.41, MHL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.96% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MHL (2.05) is better than 87.04% of its industry peers.
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.41 |
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.
The Current ratio of MHL (0.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that MHL may have some problems paying 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.58% over the past year.
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 13.68%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 10.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.6%
EPS Next 2Y11.3%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y10.56%
Revenue Next Year6.24%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.27%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MHL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.75.
MHL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MHL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.88.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.69, MHL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MHL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MHL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MHL is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.39 |
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)2.99
PEG (5Y)3.02
EPS Next 2Y11.3%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MHL has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
MHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.50.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.80, MHL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
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
29.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MHL. This is a low number and 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.
DP29.43%
EPS Next 2Y11.3%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
FRA:MHL (4/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
438.4
+8.35 (+1.94%)
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 Cap134.45B
Analysts85.16
Price Target513 (17.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend3.13
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)-13.31%
PT rev (3m)-11.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.69 | ||
| P/S | 10.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.88 | ||
| P/B | 4.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.39 |
EPS(TTM)13.81
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)15.28
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)15.96
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)16.31
OCFY3.72%
SpS40.73
BVpS95.07
TBVpS-52.51
PEG (NY)2.99
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 | 4.41 |
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 Y10.6%
EPS Next 2Y11.3%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y10.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.68%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%13.96%
Revenue Next Year6.24%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.27%
EBIT growth 1Y14.75%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year11.35%
EBIT Next 3Y9.16%
EBIT Next 5Y7.86%
FCF growth 1Y56.01%
FCF growth 3Y16.02%
FCF growth 5Y15.9%
OCF growth 1Y53.34%
OCF growth 3Y16.5%
OCF growth 5Y15.43%