Moody's [MCO] vs Nasdaq [NDAQ] Detailed Stock Comparison
Moody's
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Moody's wins in 10 metrics, Nasdaq wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Moody's | Nasdaq | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.24 | 36.42 | Nasdaq |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 23.14 | 4.60 | Nasdaq |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 179.87 | 81.98 | Nasdaq |
| PEG Ratio | 6.90 | 0.36 | Nasdaq |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.92 | 22.06 | Nasdaq |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.18% | 18.59% | Moody's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 44.68% | 29.23% | Moody's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 44.68% | 29.23% | Moody's |
| Return on Equity | 53.02% | 13.25% | Moody's |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.75% | 4.64% | Moody's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.52B | $1.73B | Moody's |
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% | 1.33% | Nasdaq |
| 1-Year Return | 6.80% | 33.38% | Nasdaq |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 12.50 | 6.70 | Nasdaq |
| Enterprise Value | $97.89B | $63.28B | Moody's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 13.40 | 7.80 | Nasdaq |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 74.24% | 41.20% | Moody's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $40 | $14 | Moody's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $11.78 | $2.60 | Moody's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.40 | 1.01 | Nasdaq |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Moody's vs Nasdaq Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's | 0.54% | -0.78% | 2.37% | 4.04% | -1.40% | 8.28% |
| Nasdaq | 0.70% | -2.39% | 5.14% | 14.48% | 13.61% | 21.18% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's | 6.80% | 74.80% | 73.92% | 390.47% | 2,288.06% | 949.61% |
| Nasdaq | 33.38% | 54.61% | 113.49% | 446.79% | 1,418.28% | 1,123.34% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Moody's vs Nasdaq
| Metric | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $91.36B | $54.33B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 515,649 | 2,877,010 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 734,040 | 3,334,527 |
| Last Close | $514.74 | $94.49 |
| 52 Week Range | $378.71 - $531.93 | $64.84 - $97.63 |
| % from 52W High | -3.23% | -3.22% |
| All-Time High | $531.93 (Feb 10, 2025) | $97.63 (Aug 11, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -3.23% | -3.22% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | 1.04% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.29% | 0.19% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.45% | 0.29% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.53% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 179.87 | 81.98 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $22.02 | $20.58 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $12.77 | $1.30 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.68B | $2.36B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.08B | $1.90B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.56% | 1.33% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.64 | $1.26 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Moody's vs Nasdaq
| Metric | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.24 | 36.42 |
| Forward P/E | 38.24 | 30.15 |
| PEG Ratio | 6.90 | 0.36 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 12.50 | 6.70 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 23.14 | 4.60 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $91.36B | $54.33B |
| Enterprise Value | $97.89B | $63.28B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 13.40 | 7.80 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 28.92 | 22.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.40 | 1.01 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $22.02 | $20.58 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Moody's vs Nasdaq
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.92B | $2.09B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $491.00M | $1.23B |
| Gross Profit | $1.43B | $861.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $881.00M | $597.00M |
| EBITDA | $1.04B | $788.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $804.00M | $548.00M |
| Income Tax | $179.00M | $96.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $625.00M | $452.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.14B | $690.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $4.57B | $7.82B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.92B | $7.97B |
| Long-Term Debt | $7.03B | $9.32B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.86B | $11.56B |
| Retained Earnings | $16.53B | $8.66B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.40B | $1.00B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.04B | $879.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-49.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $672.00M | $614.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-700.00M | $-257.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-115.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.64M | 5.36M |
| Short Ratio | 2.02 | 1.53 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 515,649 | 2,877,010 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 734,040 | 3,334,527 |
| Shares Outstanding | 180.31M | 575.06M |
| Float Shares | 165.78M | 511.57M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.79% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Moody's vs Nasdaq
| Metric | MCO | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.64 | $1.26 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.56% | 1.33% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.92 | $0.99 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.22% | 0.35% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $8.75 | $2.98 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 25, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |