S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SPGI • US78409V1044
Current stock price
422.49 USD
+2.79 (+0.66%)
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421.86 USD
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This SPGI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SPGI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SPGI was profitable.
- In the past year SPGI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years SPGI has been profitable.
- SPGI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SPGI's Return On Assets of 7.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPGI outperforms 76.45% of its industry peers.
- SPGI has a Return On Equity of 14.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 73.55% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, SPGI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPGI is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for SPGI is above the 3 year average (8.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.31% | ||
| ROE | 14.37% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)8.68%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)38.28%
ROIC(3y)8.18%
ROIC(5y)12.38%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of SPGI (29.16%) is better than 69.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SPGI has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of SPGI (42.92%) is better than 78.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPGI has declined.
- The Gross Margin of SPGI (70.25%) is better than 77.69% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPGI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.16% | ||
| GM | 70.25% |
OM growth 3Y3.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.59%
PM growth 3Y0.12%
PM growth 5Y-1.49%
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
2. SPGI Health Analysis
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
- Compared to 1 year ago, SPGI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SPGI has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that SPGI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.64, SPGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SPGI is 2.40, which is a good value as it means it would take SPGI, 2.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.40, SPGI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- SPGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, SPGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- SPGI has a Current Ratio of 0.82. 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 of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPGI underperforms 62.40% of its industry peers.
- SPGI has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. 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's Quick ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SPGI is outperformed by 61.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. SPGI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.49% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, SPGI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.95% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.49%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y8.81%
EPS Q2Q%14.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
3.2 Future
- SPGI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.86% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SPGI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.11%
EPS Next 2Y12.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue Next Year7.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
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 accelerating.
- 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. SPGI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SPGI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SPGI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SPGI is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, SPGI is valued at the same level.
- SPGI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.14.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SPGI is valued a bit more expensive than 61.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, SPGI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SPGI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPGI is cheaper than 72.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SPGI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SPGI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of SPGI may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SPGI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y12.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
5. SPGI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, SPGI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.94, SPGI is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SPGI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SPGI grows each year by 7.21%, which is quite nice.
- SPGI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SPGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- SPGI pays out 26.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SPGI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.16%
EPS Next 2Y12.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
SPGI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
422.49
+2.79 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/bmo
Inst Owners90.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change6.71%
Market Cap126.24B
Revenue(TTM)15.34B
Net Income(TTM)4.47B
Analysts84
Price Target550.84 (30.38%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend3.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
DP26.16%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.97)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.62%
Max EPS beat(2)5.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.62%
Max EPS beat(4)5.18%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.32%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.24%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.35%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.48%
PT rev (1m)-11.09%
PT rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.14 | ||
| P/S | 8.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.34 | ||
| P/B | 4.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.71 |
EPS(TTM)17.83
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)19.99
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)18.26
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)18.91
OCFY4.48%
SpS51.33
BVpS104.17
TBVpS-72.35
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)2.69
Graham Number204.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.31% | ||
| ROE | 14.37% | ||
| ROCE | 12.29% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 42.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.16% | ||
| GM | 70.25% | ||
| FCFM | 35.58% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)8.68%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)38.28%
ROIC(3y)8.18%
ROIC(5y)12.38%
ROICexc(3y)8.43%
ROICexc(5y)21.25%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.49%
ROCE(5y)15.88%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y17.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-30.66%
OM growth 3Y3.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.59%
PM growth 3Y0.12%
PM growth 5Y-1.49%
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)13.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.9%
Profit Quality(3y)134.11%
Profit Quality(5y)119.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.49%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5Y8.81%
EPS Q2Q%14.06%
EPS Next Y12.11%
EPS Next 2Y12.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year7.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y13.88%
EBIT growth 3Y15.34%
EBIT growth 5Y11.41%
EBIT Next Year10.2%
EBIT Next 3Y8.88%
EBIT Next 5Y7.97%
FCF growth 1Y-1.96%
FCF growth 3Y29.47%
FCF growth 5Y9.34%
OCF growth 1Y-0.67%
OCF growth 3Y29.48%
OCF growth 5Y9.64%
S&P GLOBAL INC / SPGI Fundamental Analysis 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 12.11% 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 26.16%.