Moodys Corporation (MCO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Moodys Corporation (MCO) has net assets worth $4.21 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($15.83 Billion) and total liabilities ($11.62 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check MCO asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.21 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 26.56% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 44.2% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 190.23 |
Moodys Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Moodys Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Moodys Corporation balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Moodys Corporation (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Moodys Corporation from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Moodys Corporation (MCO) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.21 Billion | +12.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.73 Billion | +7.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.48 Billion | -- |
| 2022-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.92 Billion | +65.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | +112.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | $831.00 Million | +26.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | $656.50 Million | +671.37% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-114.90 Million | +88.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-1.03 Billion | -208.50% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-333.00 Million | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2012-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | $-97.90 Million | +67.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-298.40 Million | +49.94% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-596.10 Million | +40.05% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-994.40 Million | -26.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | $-783.60 Million | -568.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | $167.40 Million | -45.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | $309.40 Million | -2.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | $317.50 Million | +1089.10% |
| 2003-12-31 | $-32.10 Million | +90.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | $-327.00 Million | -7.53% |
| 2001-12-31 | $-304.10 Million | -7.65% |
| 2000-12-31 | $-282.50 Million | -146.29% |
| 1999-12-31 | $-114.70 Million | -65.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | $-69.30 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Moodys Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1809390000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $17.85 Billion | 440.38% |
| Common Stock | $3.00 Million | 0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-500.00 Million | -12.33% |
| Total Equity | $4.05 Billion | 100.00% |
Moodys Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Moodys Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Equinor ASA
F:DNQA
|
$81.26 Billion |
|
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
NYSE:FCX
|
$81.27 Billion |
|
AXA SA
F:AXAA
|
$81.82 Billion |
|
Vale S.A
MX:VALEN
|
$81.84 Billion |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE:HWM
|
$81.02 Billion |
|
Northrop Grumman Corporation
NYSE:NOC
|
$80.69 Billion |
|
AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV
MX:AMXB
|
$80.55 Billion |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
NYSE:MRSH
|
$80.45 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Moodys Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,565,000,000 to 4,054,000,000, a change of 489,000,000 (13.7%).
- Net income of 2,459,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 701,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,706,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 138,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 299,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.46 Billion | +60.66% |
| Dividends Paid | $701.00 Million | -17.29% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.71 Billion | -42.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $138.00 Million | +3.4% |
| Other Changes | $299.00 Million | +7.38% |
| Total Change | $- | 13.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Moodys Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 20.23x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $-1.08 | $455.77 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $-0.68 | $455.77 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $-0.87 | $455.77 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $-0.95 | $455.77 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $-1.04 | $455.77 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $-0.11 | $455.77 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.04 | $455.77 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.01 | $455.77 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.57 | $455.77 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $-2.88 | $455.77 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $-4.05 | $455.77 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $-2.55 | $455.77 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-1.31 | $455.77 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $-0.74 | $455.77 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.70 | $455.77 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.51 | $455.77 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $0.20 | $455.77 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $-1.64 | $455.77 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $-6.27 | $455.77 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $-1.69 | $455.77 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.36 | $455.77 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.34 | $455.77 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $9.31 | $455.77 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $15.52 | $455.77 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $13.64 | $455.77 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $18.03 | $455.77 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $19.51 | $455.77 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $22.53 | $455.77 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Moodys Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 60.66%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 31.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.49x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.90x
- Recent ROE (60.66%) is below the historical average (155.09%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.00% | 14.48% | 1.08x | 0.00x | $317.20 Million |
| 1999 | 0.00% | 12.98% | 1.10x | 0.00x | $278.31 Million |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 26.32% | 1.51x | 0.00x | $186.75 Million |
| 2001 | 0.00% | 26.63% | 1.58x | 0.00x | $242.61 Million |
| 2002 | 0.00% | 28.23% | 1.62x | 0.00x | $321.60 Million |
| 2003 | 0.00% | 29.19% | 1.32x | 0.00x | $367.11 Million |
| 2004 | 133.89% | 29.56% | 1.05x | 4.33x | $393.35 Million |
| 2005 | 181.25% | 32.39% | 1.19x | 4.71x | $529.86 Million |
| 2006 | 450.36% | 37.01% | 1.36x | 8.95x | $737.16 Million |
| 2007 | 0.00% | 31.05% | 1.32x | 0.00x | $779.86 Million |
| 2008 | 0.00% | 26.07% | 0.99x | 0.00x | $557.04 Million |
| 2009 | 0.00% | 22.37% | 0.90x | 0.00x | $462.62 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | 24.99% | 0.80x | 0.00x | $538.76 Million |
| 2011 | 0.00% | 25.05% | 0.79x | 0.00x | $588.30 Million |
| 2012 | 179.13% | 25.27% | 0.69x | 10.28x | $651.48 Million |
| 2013 | 238.72% | 27.06% | 0.68x | 13.04x | $770.80 Million |
| 2014 | 2304.66% | 29.65% | 0.71x | 109.09x | $984.41 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | 27.01% | 0.68x | 0.00x | $974.60 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 7.40% | 0.68x | 0.00x | $389.10 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 23.80% | 0.49x | 0.00x | $1.03 Billion |
| 2018 | 285.32% | 29.48% | 0.47x | 20.75x | $1.26 Billion |
| 2019 | 171.12% | 29.45% | 0.47x | 12.35x | $1.34 Billion |
| 2020 | 100.85% | 33.10% | 0.43x | 7.04x | $1.60 Billion |
| 2021 | 75.93% | 35.61% | 0.42x | 5.03x | $1.92 Billion |
| 2022 | 54.55% | 25.13% | 0.38x | 5.70x | $1.12 Billion |
| 2023 | 48.43% | 27.16% | 0.40x | 4.41x | $1.28 Billion |
| 2024 | 57.73% | 29.03% | 0.46x | 4.35x | $1.70 Billion |
| 2025 | 60.66% | 31.86% | 0.49x | 3.90x | $2.05 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Moodys Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
- Average net assets among peers: $6,254,950,008
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.59%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moodys Corporation (MCO) | $4.21 Billion | 0.00% | 2.76x | $81.13 Billion |
| Bit Origin Ltd (BTOG) | $10.26 Million | -274.98% | 0.30x | $3.28 Million |
| CME Group Inc (CME) | $25.97 Billion | 7.56% | 1.98x | $105.05 Billion |
| Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) | $14.79 Billion | 8.52% | 1.01x | $42.66 Billion |
| Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. (DNB) | $-17.70 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.08 Billion |
| FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) | $500.83 Million | 28.94% | 0.26x | $7.85 Billion |
| Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) | $12.94 Billion | 1.96% | 4.01x | $87.66 Billion |
| Marketwise Inc (MKTW) | $-405.26 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $42.82 Million |
| Morningstar Inc (MORN) | $934.70 Million | 19.58% | 0.56x | $6.75 Billion |
| MSCI Inc (MSCI) | $1.58 Billion | 14.12% | 0.99x | $40.30 Billion |
About Moodys Corporation
Moody's Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated risk assessment firm in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Moody's Analytics (MA) and Moody's Investors Services (MIS). The MA segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities … Read more