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Moody's Corporation (MCO) Return on Equity (ROE): 83.33%

Is Moody's Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

Moody's Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 83.33% is 20% above its 5-year average of 69.31%, around the middle of its 5-year range (48.43%–113.32%).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 40.77% above its 12-month average of 59.19%.

MCO Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

MCO Return on Equity (ROE)
60.66%+5.08% 1Y
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MCO Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

MCO Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

MCO Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

83.33%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

59.19%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

55.34%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

69.31%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

39.99%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

-10.68%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

12.33%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+40.77%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+50.57%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+20.22%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+108.40%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+880.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+575.99%

MCO Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
Moody's Corporation (MCO)$77.19B83.33%59.19%55.34%69.31%
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)$78.59B13.26%10.70%9.24%10.93%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)$79.15BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Aon plc (AON)$71.57B40.09%41.44%-179.24%-90.39%
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)$83.05B20.36%19.14%3.85%-7.96%
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV)$64.62B23.77%18.53%15.56%14.03%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)$89.82B26.51%374.45%202.18%143.23%
CME Group Inc. (CME)$95.00B15.94%13.70%12.37%11.18%
Aflac Incorporated (AFL)$59.27B20.66%16.61%19.09%17.22%
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)$56.76B6.78%6.83%8.71%9.79%

Return Analysis

ROE

83.3%

ROA

16.9%

Moody's Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition

ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Moody's Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 83.33%.
Is Moody's Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Moody's Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 83.33% is 20% above its 5-year average of 69.31%, around the middle of its 5-year range (48.43%–113.32%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 59.19%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 55.34%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 69.31%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 39.99%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is -10.68%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MCO stock is 12.33%.

Moody's Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-3160.66%
2024-12-3157.73%
2023-12-3148.43%
2022-12-3154.55%
2021-12-3181.19%
2020-12-31113.32%
2019-12-31232.35%
2018-12-31285.32%
2017-12-31-305.34%
2016-12-31-21.76%
2015-12-31-166.60%
2014-12-31-526.46%
2013-12-31238.72%
2012-12-31179.13%
2011-12-31-338.11%
2010-12-31-164.02%
2009-12-31-66.31%
2008-12-31-46.02%
2007-12-31-89.52%
2006-12-31450.36%
2005-12-31181.25%
2004-12-31133.89%
2003-12-31-1133.64%
2002-12-31-88.35%
2001-12-31-69.78%
2000-12-31-56.11%
1999-12-31-114.75%
1998-12-31-75.50%

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.

New York City, NY
15,795 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CEO
Robert Scott Fauber