Company / Operating Margin
Moody's Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
43.4%
FY2025
5-year range
34.4% / 45.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 103
Financials
What the data says
Moody's Corporation's operating margin of 43.4% is higher than 84% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 34.4% in FY2022 to 43.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
43.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.0%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from 36.1% to 43.4% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +9.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 16% in FinancialsTop 16% of 103This company 43.4% Sector average -48.0%
▼
+190.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Moody's Corporation's operating margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 7.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 91.4pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong profit margin: 29.9%
- Strong return on equity: 56.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 43.4% | +7.1% |
| FY2024 | 40.6% | +12.3% |
| FY2023 | 36.1% | +4.9% |
| FY2022 | 34.4% | -24.7% |
| FY2021 | 45.7% | +2.9% |
| FY2020 | 44.5% | +7.4% |
| FY2019 | 41.4% | -1.6% |
| FY2018 | 42.0% | -77.5% |
| FY2017 | 186.7% | +933.9% |
| FY2016 | 18.1% | -57.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026