Moody's Corporation (MCO) Return on Assets (ROA): 16.94%
Is Moody's Corporation’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Moody's Corporation's return on assets (ROA) of 16.94% is 29% above its 5-year average of 13.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.58%–15.53%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO) is 16.94% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 17.64% (14.40%).
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MCO Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
16.94%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
14.40%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
12.34%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
13.13%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
12.85%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
14.88%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
19.70%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+17.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+37.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+29.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+31.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-14.01%
MCO Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $78.69B | 16.94% | 14.40% | 12.34% | 13.13% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $79.31B | 2.19% | 2.20% | 1.72% | 1.77% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $77.77B | 4.17% | 5.17% | 0.71% | -2.62% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $77.63B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Aon plc (AON) | $72.59B | 7.66% | 6.35% | 7.04% | 6.37% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 6.70% | 7.14% | 7.80% | 7.74% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.72B | 5.34% | 4.06% | 3.24% | 3.05% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $95.06B | 2.10% | 2.30% | 2.16% | 1.95% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $59.74B | 3.86% | 3.88% | 3.70% | 3.39% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $57.72B | 9.80% | 6.38% | 2.82% | 2.89% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
16.9%
ROE
83.3%
Moody's Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Moody's Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 16.94%.
- Is Moody's Corporation's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's return on assets (ROA) of 16.94% is 29% above its 5-year average of 13.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.58%–15.53%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 14.40%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 12.34%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 13.13%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 12.85%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 14.88%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for MCO stock is 19.70%.
Moody's Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.27% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.99% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.08% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.85% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 18.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 21.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | 17.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 19.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | 25.80% |
| 2007-12-31 | 40.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | 50.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 38.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 30.89% |
| 2003-12-31 | 38.66% |
| 2002-12-31 | 45.80% |
| 2001-12-31 | 41.99% |
| 2000-12-31 | 39.79% |
| 1999-12-31 | 14.34% |
| 1998-12-31 | 15.66% |
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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