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MoodysFRA:DUT -3.31%90 Debt-to-Equity is 2.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:DUT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €486.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Moodys ranks worse than 91.48% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Moodys's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DUT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.91 Med: 2.83 Max: 49.99
Current: 2.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Moodys was 49.99. The lowest was -16.91. And the median was 2.83.
FRA:DUT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.48% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs FRA:DUT: 2.49
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Moodys Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Moodys Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moodys's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:DUT vs ICE, CME, NDAQ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Moodys's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Moodys's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moodys's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (FRA:DUT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.49 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #558 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Moodys' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Moodys' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.49 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.83. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Moodys' value of 2.49 is 716.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moodys ranks #558 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Moodys has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moodys' Debt-to-Equity compare to ICE and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #558 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Moodys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Moodys' value of 2.49 is 716.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 0.31, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Moodys's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.49 is 716.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moodys's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.49, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.83. 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 (FRA:DUT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €486.16, compared to a current price of €409.00 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.49, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 716.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Moodys' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Moodys (FRA:DUT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.49 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:DUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €409.00 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €486.16.
GuruFocus considers Moodys to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DUT:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.49 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: €486.16 vs. price of €409.00 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 716.4% above the Capital Markets median (#558 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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