S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SPGI - US78409V1044 - Common Stock
534.18 USD
+3.02 (+0.57%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SPGI. SPGI was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. SPGI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SPGI is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SPGI was profitable.
- In the past year SPGI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SPGI has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SPGI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.06%, SPGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- SPGI has a better Return On Equity (12.69%) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SPGI (9.20%) is better than 84.45% 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 7.27%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.04%) for SPGI is below the current ROIC(9.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- SPGI has a better Profit Margin (28.10%) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
- SPGI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of SPGI (42.03%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPGI has declined.
- SPGI's Gross Margin of 62.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPGI outperforms 70.17% of its industry peers.
- SPGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, SPGI has less shares outstanding
- SPGI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SPGI has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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.
- SPGI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.08) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SPGI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SPGI (0.34) is better than 71.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that SPGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SPGI (0.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that SPGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SPGI has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPGI outperforms 42.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SPGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.80%, which is quite good.
- SPGI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.51% yearly.
- SPGI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.04%.
- 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
- SPGI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.15% yearly.
- SPGI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
EPS Next 5Y12.15%
Revenue Next Year8.56%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.88, SPGI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SPGI is valued a bit more expensive than 74.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. SPGI is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SPGI.
- 63.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SPGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SPGI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SPGI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- SPGI has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.98
PEG (5Y)2.94
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, SPGI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SPGI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.12.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, SPGI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SPGI grows each year by 9.40%, 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)9.4%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- SPGI pays out 27.50% 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.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.91%
NYSE:SPGI (1/22/2026, 9:59:09 AM)
534.18
+3.02 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners90.29%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change1.05%
Market Cap161.75B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)4.22B
Analysts84.12
Price Target617.35 (15.57%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.4 | ||
| P/S | 10.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.66 | ||
| P/B | 4.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.76 |
EPS(TTM)17.3
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)20.23
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)18.04
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)18.64
OCFY3.49%
SpS49.58
BVpS109.77
TBVpS-57.77
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)2.94
Graham Number206.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Year8.56%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
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%.