Moodys (MEX:MCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.98 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:MCO Moodys Corp MEX:MCO
88 GF Score
Price MXN8,805.00
GF Value MXN9,633.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Moodys MEX:MCO 88 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 12.79. GuruFocus rates MEX:MCO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN9,633.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Capital Markets companies, Moodys ranks worse than 86.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Moodys's current share price is MXN8805.00. Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN629.84. Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 13.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72   Med: 12.79   Max: 18.09
Current: 13.03

During the past years, Moodys's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 18.09. The lowest was 7.72. And the median was 12.79.

MEX:MCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.28% of 605 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.34 vs MEX:MCO: 13.03

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Moodys's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN218.487. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN629.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Moodys  (MEX:MCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Moodys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Moodys Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.30 14.20 15.05 12.40 12.52

MEX:MCO vs ICE, CME, NDAQ: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Moodys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=8805.00/629.84
=13.98

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Moodys's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Moodys's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=218.487/333.9520*333.9520
=218.487

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Moodys Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 91.264 241.428 126.240
201612 100.327 241.432 138.774
201703 94.504 243.801 129.449
201706 93.318 244.955 127.222
201709 99.379 246.819 134.462
201712 117.675 246.524 159.408
201803 105.241 249.554 140.833
201806 118.776 251.989 157.410
201809 103.940 252.439 137.502
201812 107.104 251.233 142.368
201903 114.899 254.202 150.946
201906 121.901 256.143 158.931
201909 128.101 256.759 166.614
201912 121.751 256.974 158.222
202003 159.535 258.115 206.408
202006 175.253 257.797 227.024
202009 158.243 260.280 203.034
202012 135.556 260.474 173.795
202103 173.413 264.877 218.636
202106 164.524 271.696 202.223
202109 167.526 274.310 203.950
202112 168.289 278.802 201.578
202203 162.840 287.504 189.148
202206 150.259 296.311 169.347
202209 139.460 296.808 156.913
202212 136.610 296.797 153.712
202303 143.926 301.836 159.240
202306 139.125 305.109 152.277
202309 139.351 307.789 151.196
202312 136.755 306.746 148.884
202403 161.619 312.332 172.806
202406 181.900 314.175 193.350
202409 195.608 315.301 207.179
202412 191.808 315.605 202.958
202503 217.828 319.799 227.468
202506 198.323 322.561 205.327
202509 204.993 324.800 210.769
202512 190.015 324.054 195.819
202603 211.449 330.213 213.843
202606 218.487 333.952 218.487

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.98 mean?
Moodys (MEX:MCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.79. Over the past decade, Moodys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.72 to 18.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #522 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Moodys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Moodys' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.98 is near median its 10-year median of 12.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 18.09. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Moodys' value of 13.98 is 318.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moodys ranks #522 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Moodys has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moodys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ICE and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #522 out of 605 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Moodys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Moodys' value of 13.98 is 318.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Moodys' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.72 to 18.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.79 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Moodys has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.34, based on 605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Moodys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.98 is 318.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moodys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moodys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys (MEX:MCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN9,633.89, compared to a current price of MXN8,805.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.79 and 318.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.34. Moodys' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Moodys (MEX:MCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Moodys (MEX:MCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN8,805.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN9,633.89. GuruFocus considers Moodys to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.98 (near median its 10-year median of 12.79)
  • GF Value™: MXN9,633.89 vs. price of MXN8,805.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 318.6% above the Capital Markets median (#522 of 605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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Address 7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10007
Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and often (depending on bond issuance levels) a majority of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
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