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S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SPGI - US78409V1044 - Common Stock

512.66 USD
-9.93 (-1.9%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
512.66 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SPGI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SPGI was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While SPGI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SPGI is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

SPGI has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.69%, SPGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SPGI has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPGI is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for SPGI 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%
SPGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSPGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

SPGI has a Profit Margin of 28.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 73.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SPGI has declined.
SPGI has a Operating Margin of 42.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 76.17% of its industry peers.
SPGI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SPGI has a Gross Margin of 62.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 74.04% of its industry peers.
SPGI'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%
SPGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSPGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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 SPGI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SPGI has more shares outstanding
SPGI has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
SPGI Yearly Shares OutstandingSPGI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
SPGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSPGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

SPGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SPGI would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPGI (2.08) is better than 85.96% of its industry peers.
SPGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, SPGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.91% 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
SPGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSPGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

SPGI has a Current Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that SPGI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPGI has a Current ratio (0.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SPGI has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that SPGI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.97, SPGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.97
SPGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSPGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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, SPGI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.04% in the last year.
SPGI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.23% yearly.
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 12.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SPGI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
EPS Next 5Y12.15%
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.89%
Revenue Next 3Y7.7%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%

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.
SPGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSPGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
SPGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSPGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

SPGI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63.
SPGI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SPGI is more expensive than 70.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. SPGI is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.34 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SPGI.
64.26% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. SPGI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.63
Fwd PE 25.34
SPGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SPGI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SPGI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.43
EV/EBITDA 22.42
SPGI Per share dataSPGI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 100

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 SPGI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SPGI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.82
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, SPGI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
SPGI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.65.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, SPGI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SPGI grows each year by 9.40%, which is quite nice.
SPGI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SPGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
SPGI Yearly Dividends per shareSPGI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

27.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SPGI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SPGI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
SPGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSPGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
SPGI Dividend Payout.SPGI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SPGI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

S&P GLOBAL INC

NYSE:SPGI (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 512.66 0 (0%)

512.66

-9.93 (-1.9%)

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 Owners90.36%
Inst Owner Change-0.97%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap155.23B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)4.22B
Analysts84.12
Price Target615.6 (20.08%)
Short Float %1.6%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%
Yearly Dividend3.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.4%
DP27.5%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.63
Fwd PE 25.34
P/S 10.34
P/FCF 28.43
P/OCF 27.51
P/B 4.67
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.42
EPS(TTM)17.3
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)20.23
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)18.04
FCFY3.52%
OCF(TTM)18.64
OCFY3.64%
SpS49.58
BVpS109.77
TBVpS-57.77
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.82
Graham Number206.71
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 Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
EPS Next 5Y12.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y19.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.76%
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.89%
Revenue Next 3Y7.7%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y14.33%
EBIT growth 3Y8.58%
EBIT growth 5Y11.89%
EBIT Next Year16.15%
EBIT Next 3Y10.8%
EBIT Next 5Y9.42%
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 / SPGI FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SPGI.


What is the valuation status for SPGI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of SPGI stock?

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


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

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI) is expected to grow by 15.63% in the next year.


Is the dividend of S&P GLOBAL INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.5%.