MoodysMEX:MCO 88 Operating Margin % is 45.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 43.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:MCO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN9,417.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Moodys ranks better than 79.37% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Moodys's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,113 Mil. Moodys's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN37,490 Mil. Therefore, Moodys's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Moodys's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.52 Med: 43.15 Max: 45.74
Current: 44.84
MEX:MCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.37% of 664
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.955
vs MEX:MCO: 44.84
Moodys's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
Moodys's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,113 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN64,600 Mil.
Moodys (MEX:MCO) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Moodys Operating Margin % Related Terms
Moodys Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moodys's Operating Margin % 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.
MEX:MCO vs ICE, CME, NDAQ: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Moodys's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Moodys's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moodys's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Moodys's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:MCO) has a Operating Margin % of 45.65% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.15. Over the past decade, Moodys' Operating Margin % has ranged from 36.52 to 45.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #137 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Moodys' Operating Margin % too high?
Moodys' current Operating Margin % of 45.65% is near median its 10-year median of 43.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.52 to a high of 45.74. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Moodys' value of 45.65% is 556.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moodys ranks #137 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Moodys has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moodys' Operating Margin % compare to ICE and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #137 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Moodys in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Moodys' value of 45.65% is 556.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Moodys' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 36.52 to 45.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.15 vs. the industry median of 6.96, 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 Operating Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Moodys's current Operating Margin % of 45.65% is 556.4% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moodys's current Operating Margin % is 45.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.15. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN9,417.45, compared to a current price of MXN7,768.32 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 45.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.15 and 556.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Moodys (MEX:MCO), the current Operating Margin % is 45.65% as of Mar. 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 MXN7,768.32 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN9,417.45.
GuruFocus considers Moodys to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MCO:
Operating Margin %: 45.65% (near median its 10-year median of 43.15)
GF Value™: MXN9,417.45 vs. price of MXN7,768.32 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 556.4% above the Capital Markets median (#137 of 664)
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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