Moody's Corporation (MCO) EBITDA Margin: 50.98%
Is Moody's Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Moody's Corporation's EBITDA margin of 50.98% is in line with its 5-year average of 47.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (42.19%–52.35%).
The EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO) is 50.98% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 4.02% (49.01%).
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MCO EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
50.98%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
49.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
45.68%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
47.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
45.40%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
45.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
47.11%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.28%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+12.76%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.22%
MCO Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | — | 50.98% | 49.01% | 45.68% | 47.50% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $79.31B | 52.56% | 52.11% | 47.43% | 52.41% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $77.63B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $75.44B | 48.74% | 43.53% | -1.12% | -15.18% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $72.59B | 31.13% | 31.29% | 30.61% | 28.77% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 3.37% | 15.85% | 21.23% | 22.61% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.72B | 18.23% | 16.96% | 14.25% | 14.49% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $95.06B | 87.73% | 84.97% | 83.39% | 80.99% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $59.74B | 31.68% | 32.61% | 29.65% | 26.91% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $57.72B | 21.12% | 15.85% | 7.93% | 11.10% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
69.7%
EBITDA Margin
51.0%
Operating Margin
44.2%
Net Margin
31.7%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Moody's Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Moody's Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 50.98%.
- Is Moody's Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's EBITDA margin of 50.98% is in line with its 5-year average of 47.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (42.19%–52.35%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 49.01%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 45.68%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 47.50%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 45.40%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 45.21%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for MCO stock is 47.11%.
Moody's Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 50.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 47.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | 42.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | 42.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | 52.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | 49.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 46.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | 46.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | 51.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.22% |
| 2015-12-31 | 46.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | 45.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | 43.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | 43.08% |
| 2010-12-31 | 40.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 41.83% |
| 2008-12-31 | 49.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | 53.09% |
| 2006-12-31 | 64.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | 57.22% |
| 2004-12-31 | 57.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 55.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | 54.99% |
| 2001-12-31 | 52.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | 50.66% |
| 1999-12-31 | 14.37% |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.45% |
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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