Moody's Corporation (MCO) Gross Margin: 68.15%
Is Moody's Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
Moody's Corporation's gross margin of 68.15% is in line with its 5-year average of 67.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (64.45%–69.54%).
The gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO) is 68.15% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.29% (67.28%).
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MCO Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
68.15%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
67.28%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
66.04%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
67.02%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
67.73%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
68.08%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
68.54%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.56%
MCO Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | — | 68.15% | 67.28% | 66.04% | 67.02% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $77.63B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $80.05B | 61.88% | 58.67% | 57.11% | 55.89% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $75.44B | 83.34% | 81.39% | 77.91% | 76.48% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $72.59B | 65.98% | 47.47% | 47.86% | 47.14% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 20.12% | 21.39% | 31.73% | 35.08% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.72B | 44.02% | 35.48% | 28.91% | 28.02% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $92.74B | 86.09% | 86.11% | 85.59% | 84.50% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $59.74B | 47.76% | 37.28% | 68.64% | 79.09% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $57.72B | 39.83% | 28.03% | 19.99% | 22.65% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
68.2%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Moody's Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Moody's Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The gross margin for MCO stock is 68.15%.
- Is Moody's Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's gross margin of 68.15% is in line with its 5-year average of 67.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (64.45%–69.54%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average gross margin for MCO stock is 67.28%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for MCO stock is 66.04%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for MCO stock is 67.02%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for MCO stock is 67.73%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for MCO stock is 68.08%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for MCO stock is 68.54%.
Moody's Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 68.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 66.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | 65.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | 64.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | 69.54% |
| 2020-12-31 | 68.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | 67.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 68.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | 68.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 69.11% |
| 2015-12-31 | 69.56% |
| 2014-12-31 | 70.37% |
| 2013-12-31 | 69.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | 68.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 67.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 68.02% |
| 2009-12-31 | 66.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | 67.62% |
| 2007-12-31 | 72.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | 71.58% |
| 2005-12-31 | 71.81% |
| 2004-12-31 | 71.53% |
| 2003-12-31 | 72.14% |
| 2002-12-31 | 72.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | 69.93% |
| 2000-12-31 | 68.52% |
| 1999-12-31 | 71.62% |
| 1998-12-31 | 70.63% |
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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