MCO
Price
$512.15
Change
-$6.54 (-1.26%)
Updated
Sep 12, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Capitalization
93.03B
46 days until earnings call
MS
Price
$156.39
Change
-$0.09 (-0.06%)
Updated
Sep 12, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Capitalization
249.65B
33 days until earnings call
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MCO vs MS

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Moody's
Price$512.15
Change-$6.54 (-1.26%)
Volume$1.52K
Capitalization93.03B
Morgan Stanley
Price$156.39
Change-$0.09 (-0.06%)
Volume$32.35K
Capitalization249.65B
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MCO vs. MS commentary
Sep 13, 2025

To compare these two companies we present long-term analysis, their fundamental ratings and make comparative short-term technical analysis which are presented below. The conclusion is MCO is a Buy and MS is a Buy.

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COMPARISON
Comparison
Sep 13, 2025
Stock price -- (MCO: $518.70 vs. MS: $156.48)
Brand notoriety: MCO: Not notable vs. MS: Notable
MCO represents the Financial Publishing/Services, while MS is part of the Investment Banks/Brokers industry
Current volume relative to the 65-day Moving Average: MCO: 121% vs. MS: 147%
Market capitalization -- MCO: $93.03B vs. MS: $249.65B
MCO [@Financial Publishing/Services] is valued at $93.03B. MS’s [@Investment Banks/Brokers] market capitalization is $249.65B. The market cap for tickers in the [@Financial Publishing/Services] industry ranges from $168.18B to $0. The market cap for tickers in the [@Investment Banks/Brokers] industry ranges from $928.5B to $0. The average market capitalization across the [@Financial Publishing/Services] industry is $31.08B. The average market capitalization across the [@Investment Banks/Brokers] industry is $10.7B.

Long-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a long-term outlook for a ticker by using Fundamental Analysis (FA) ratings. The rating of 1 to 100, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, is divided into thirds. The first third (a green rating of 1-33) indicates that the ticker is undervalued; the second third (a grey number between 34 and 66) means that the ticker is valued fairly; and the last third (red number of 67 to 100) reflects that the ticker is undervalued. We use an FA Score to show how many ratings show the ticker to be undervalued (green) or overvalued (red).

MCO’s FA Score shows that 2 FA rating(s) are green whileMS’s FA Score has 4 green FA rating(s).

  • MCO’s FA Score: 2 green, 3 red.
  • MS’s FA Score: 4 green, 1 red.
According to our system of comparison, MS is a better buy in the long-term than MCO.

Short-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a short-term outlook for a ticker by using Technical Analysis (TA) indicators. We use Odds of Success as the percentage of outcomes which confirm successful trade signals in the past.

If the Odds of Success (the likelihood of the continuation of a trend) for each indicator are greater than 50%, then the generated signal is confirmed. A green percentage from 90% to 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bullish trend. A red percentage from 90% - 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bearish trend. All grey percentages are below 50% and are considered not to confirm the trend signal.

MCO’s TA Score shows that 6 TA indicator(s) are bullish while MS’s TA Score has 4 bullish TA indicator(s).

  • MCO’s TA Score: 6 bullish, 3 bearish.
  • MS’s TA Score: 4 bullish, 4 bearish.
According to our system of comparison, MCO is a better buy in the short-term than MS.

Price Growth

MCO (@Financial Publishing/Services) experienced а +3.79% price change this week, while MS (@Investment Banks/Brokers) price change was +3.95% for the same time period.

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the @Financial Publishing/Services industry was +1.43%. For the same industry, the average monthly price growth was -1.06%, and the average quarterly price growth was +13.72%.

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the @Investment Banks/Brokers industry was +7.05%. For the same industry, the average monthly price growth was +6.48%, and the average quarterly price growth was +57.00%.

Reported Earning Dates

MCO is expected to report earnings on Oct 28, 2025.

MS is expected to report earnings on Oct 15, 2025.

Industries' Descriptions

@Financial Publishing/Services (+1.43% weekly)

The financial publishing /services sector includes companies that provide informational products and services that are of value to investors, financial/analytics professionals and other interested readers. The products include real-time stock quotes, financial news and analyses. Think S&P Global, Inc., Moody`s Corporation, Thomson-Reuters Corp and IHS Markit Ltd. Information is critical in making financial or investment decisions, and what makes this industry’s output relevant at all times, across various economic conditions.

@Investment Banks/Brokers (+7.05% weekly)

These banks specialize in underwriting (helping companies with debt financing or equity issuances), IPOs, facilitating mergers and other corporate reorganizations and acting as a broker or financial advisor for institutions. They might also trade securities on their own accounts. Investment banks potentially thrive on expanding its network of clients, since that could help them increase profits. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and CME Group Inc are some of the largest investment banking companies.

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FUNDAMENTALS
Fundamentals
MS($250B) has a higher market cap than MCO($93B). MCO has higher P/E ratio than MS: MCO (44.11) vs MS (17.72). MS YTD gains are higher at: 27.178 vs. MCO (10.193). MS has more cash in the bank: 4.29B vs. MCO (2.29B). MCO has less debt than MS: MCO (7.28B) vs MS (352B). MS has higher revenues than MCO: MS (61.5B) vs MCO (7.31B).
MCOMSMCO / MS
Capitalization93B250B37%
EBITDA3.59BN/A-
Gain YTD10.19327.17838%
P/E Ratio44.1117.72249%
Revenue7.31B61.5B12%
Total Cash2.29B4.29B53%
Total Debt7.28B352B2%
FUNDAMENTALS RATINGS
MCO vs MS: Fundamental Ratings
MCO
MS
OUTLOOK RATING
1..100
7822
VALUATION
overvalued / fair valued / undervalued
1..100
84
Overvalued
29
Undervalued
PROFIT vs RISK RATING
1..100
3112
SMR RATING
1..100
185
PRICE GROWTH RATING
1..100
538
P/E GROWTH RATING
1..100
5937
SEASONALITY SCORE
1..100
8585

Tickeron ratings are formulated such that a rating of 1 designates the most successful stocks in a given industry, while a rating of 100 points to the least successful stocks for that industry.

MS's Valuation (29) in the Investment Banks Or Brokers industry is somewhat better than the same rating for MCO (84) in the Financial Publishing Or Services industry. This means that MS’s stock grew somewhat faster than MCO’s over the last 12 months.

MS's Profit vs Risk Rating (12) in the Investment Banks Or Brokers industry is in the same range as MCO (31) in the Financial Publishing Or Services industry. This means that MS’s stock grew similarly to MCO’s over the last 12 months.

MS's SMR Rating (5) in the Investment Banks Or Brokers industry is in the same range as MCO (18) in the Financial Publishing Or Services industry. This means that MS’s stock grew similarly to MCO’s over the last 12 months.

MS's Price Growth Rating (8) in the Investment Banks Or Brokers industry is somewhat better than the same rating for MCO (53) in the Financial Publishing Or Services industry. This means that MS’s stock grew somewhat faster than MCO’s over the last 12 months.

MS's P/E Growth Rating (37) in the Investment Banks Or Brokers industry is in the same range as MCO (59) in the Financial Publishing Or Services industry. This means that MS’s stock grew similarly to MCO’s over the last 12 months.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Technical Analysis
MCOMS
RSI
ODDS (%)
N/A
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
61%
Stochastic
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
51%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
59%
Momentum
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
72%
Bullish Trend 3 days ago
64%
MACD
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
69%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
77%
TrendWeek
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
63%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
68%
TrendMonth
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
59%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
60%
Advances
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 4 days ago
63%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
65%
Declines
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 10 days ago
48%
Bearish Trend 10 days ago
59%
BollingerBands
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
73%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
50%
Aroon
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
54%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
49%
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