S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI)

US78409V1044 - Common Stock

514.46  +3.09 (+0.6%)

After market: 514.46 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SPGI. SPGI was compared to 218 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. SPGI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SPGI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SPGI was profitable.
SPGI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SPGI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SPGI had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

SPGI has a Return On Assets of 5.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SPGI (10.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.73%, SPGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPGI is significantly above the industry average of 6.96%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.45%) for SPGI is well above the current ROIC(7.73%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.88%
ROE 10.45%
ROIC 7.73%
ROA(3y)9.91%
ROA(5y)13.42%
ROE(3y)55.14%
ROE(5y)213.63%
ROIC(3y)14.45%
ROIC(5y)21.39%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SPGI (25.80%) is better than 63.26% of its industry peers.
SPGI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SPGI has a Operating Margin of 40.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPGI outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPGI has declined.
SPGI has a better Gross Margin (68.70%) than 71.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPGI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.09%
PM (TTM) 25.8%
GM 68.7%
OM growth 3Y-10.61%
OM growth 5Y-4.71%
PM growth 3Y-12.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.65%
GM growth 3Y-2.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.69%

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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 a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.61 indicates that SPGI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SPGI (4.61) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPGI is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take SPGI, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPGI (2.22) is better than 81.86% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, SPGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.22
Altman-Z 4.61
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

SPGI has a Current Ratio of 0.94. 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 (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that SPGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SPGI (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.94

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SPGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.37%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SPGI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.21% on average per year.
SPGI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.09%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.37%
EPS 3Y2.56%
EPS 5Y8.21%
EPS Q2Q%21.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.09%
Revenue growth 3Y18.86%
Revenue growth 5Y14.83%
Sales Q2Q%15.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SPGI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.93% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SPGI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.53%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.93%
Revenue Next Year12.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y8.87%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.14, SPGI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SPGI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SPGI is more expensive than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.20. SPGI is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SPGI.
SPGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SPGI is more expensive than 70.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPGI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.00), we can say SPGI is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.14
Fwd PE 30.02

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SPGI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.03
EV/EBITDA 25.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SPGI may justify a higher PE ratio.
SPGI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)4.16
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%

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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 9.01.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, SPGI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

5.2 History

The dividend of SPGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.99%!
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)11.99%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years33

5.3 Sustainability

32.01% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.01%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%

S&P GLOBAL INC

NYSE:SPGI (11/22/2024, 8:05:56 PM)

After market: 514.46 0 (0%)

514.46

+3.09 (+0.6%)

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GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Fwd PE 30.02
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ROA 5.88%
ROE 10.45%
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OM 40.09%
PM (TTM) 25.8%
GM 68.7%
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Asset Turnover0.23
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Debt/Equity 0.34
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Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.94
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EPS 1Y (TTM)25.37%
EPS 3Y2.56%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.09%
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