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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1462
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$148.6B
Douglas L. Peterson
S&P Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. It operates in six divisions, including S &P Global Ratings, Dow Jones Indices, Commodity Insights, S& P Global Market Intelligence, and Engineering Solutions. Its solutions empower business and technical leaders to transform workflows and make decisions.
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40.0K
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New York, New York
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = SPGI ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$SPGI S&P Global Inc. | 54 | 49 | 60 | 57 | 26.9x | 22.1x | 14.9% | 7.6% | 70.2% | 41.6% | 30.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 42.0x | $148.6B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.5/100. It ranks #1462 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 49 | 54 | -5NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 57 | 59 | -2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 60 | 67 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 28 | 27 | +1NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 79 | 87 | -8DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 81 | 93 | -12DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 44.3% vs WACC 8.9% (spread +35.4%)
GM 70% vs sector 65%, OM 42% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 1.34x
Rev growth 10%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 82.0x, Net debt/EBITDA 1.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) as a Hold with a composite score of 53.5/100 at a current price of $418.30. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
S&P Global Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 53.5/100 places it at rank #1462 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 70% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
S&P Global Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns S&P Global Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 53.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1462 of 7,333 stocks, SPGI presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 49/100, SPGI shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 14.9% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 70.2% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 30.9% (sector avg: 2.8%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
SPGI's value score of 60/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 26.87x, an EV/EBITDA of 22.10x, a P/B ratio of 3.99x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
S&P Global Inc.'s investment score of 28/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 9.6% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 7.6% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
SPGI demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 57/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 9.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.78 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
SPGI shows good financial stability with a score of 79/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
SPGI's short interest factor score of 81/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 42.00x). As a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $148.6B, S&P Global Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
SPGI offers a modest dividend yield of 0.8%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
S&P Global Inc. is a large-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1462 of 7,333 overall (80th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 14.9% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 41.6% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While SPGI currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Short Int. (81) vs Investment (28) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 88% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 159% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 9% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
About S&P Global Inc. S&P Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. It operates in six divisions: S&P Global Ratings, S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P Global Commodity Insights, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Mobility, and S&P Global Engineering Solutions. The S&P Global Ratings division operates as an independent provider of credit ratings, research, and ana
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