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MCO Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

76.9%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) is the profit a company earns as a percentage of its shareholders' equity, and at 76.9% it means MCO generates about $0.77 of profit for every $1 of invested capital.

Sector Performance

95th percentile

MCO

76.9%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

71.4%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) is the profit a company earns as a percentage of its shareholders' equity, and at 76.9% it means MCO generates about $0.77 of profit for every $1 of invested capital.

This level is far above the sector median of 13.6%, placing MCO in the 95th percentile of its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +7.7%, with historical values of 76.9% and 71.4% showing recent improvement. A very high ROE combined with a rising quarterly trend suggests strong current profitability, though such outperformance may already be reflected in the stock price, creating limited upside

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about MCO?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are MCO's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.