Moody's Corporation (MCO) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.81
Is Moody's Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Moody's Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.81 is 35% below its 5-year average of 2.78, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.81–4.43).
The debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO) is 1.81 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 9.05% (1.99).
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MCO Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.81
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.99
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
2.33
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.78
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
4.89
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
4.97
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
4.37
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.05%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-22.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-34.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-62.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-63.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-58.59%
MCO Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | — | 1.81 | 1.99 | 2.33 | 2.78 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $78.33B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $80.05B | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.77 |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $75.44B | 1.68 | 1.31 | 0.85 | 0.78 |
| Aon plc (AON) | $70.82B | 1.77 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 4.27 |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 37.04 | 19.34 | 10.31 | 7.32 |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $92.74B | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $63.85B | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $58.84B | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.29 |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $55.91B | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.35 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.81
Current Ratio
1.74
Moody's Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Moody's Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 1.81.
- Is Moody's Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.81 is 35% below its 5-year average of 2.78, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.81–4.43).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 1.99.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 2.33.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 2.78.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 4.89.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 4.97.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for MCO stock is 4.37.
Moody's Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.23 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.92 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.43 |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.06 |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.37 |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.24 |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.94 |
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About Moody's Corporation
Moody's Corporation operates as a global leader in risk assessment, divided into two main segments: Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. Moody's Investors Service is dedicated to issuing credit ratings and providing detailed assessments for a diverse range of debt obligations and the entities that issue them. This encompasses corporate, financial institution, governmental, and structured finance securities across approximately 140 nations. These ratings are made publicly available through press releases, digital media, and real-time financial information systems. Its vast scope includes ratings for thousands of non-financial corporations, financial institutions, public finance issuers, sovereign and sub-sovereign governments, supranational bodies, infrastructure projects, and structured finance deals. The Moody's Analytics segment develops and provides a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to support the risk management needs of institutional participants in financial markets. This includes subscription-based research, data, and analytical tools such as credit ratings, quantitative credit scores, economic forecasts, business intelligence, commercial real estate data, and specialized training and certification programs. Additionally, this segment offers offshore analytical and research services, along with advanced software solutions for risk management. Originally founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was known as Dun and Bradstreet Company before officially becoming Moody's Corporation in September 2000.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Robert Scott Fauber