S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Factsheet

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-28. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 11.9%. D/E 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	11.9%	Near cost of capital
Debt/Equity	0.7x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 11.9% — Top 50% of sector peers.

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Profitability: S&P Global Inc. earns 11.9% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 11.9%, sector median 4.4%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 34.5% × asset turnover 0.3x. Gross margin 70.9%. Operating margin 45.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.9%	Adequate	Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	16.6%	Good	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	70.9%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	45.1%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow Analysis for S&P Global Inc.

Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Context
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: S&P Global Inc. at 0.7x leverage, 24.0x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.7x. Total debt $13.1B, cash & investments $2.4B. Interest coverage 24.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.7x	Good	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-10.6B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	24.0x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: S&P Global Inc. trades at 27.2x earnings

P/E 27.2x. EV/Sales 8.5x. Dividend yield 0.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	27.2x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	8.5x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
Dividend Yield	0.8%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: S&P Global Inc. returns 5.7% shareholder yield, reducing shares 4.4% YoY

Total shareholder yield 5.7% (div 0.8% + buyback 4.9%). Share count -4.4% YoY. Capital returned $7.8B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	5.7%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	4.9%	Good	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-4.4%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$7.8B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.9%	Top 50%	2.7x above
Gross Margin	70.9%	Top 50%	1.4x above
Operating Margin	45.1%	Top 5%	9.5x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	16.6%	Top 50%	2.6x above
P/E Ratio	27.2x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	SPGI	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.9%	Adequate	Top 50% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Gross Margin	70.9%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	66.3%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	27.2x	Adequate	Growth premium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is S&P Global Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 11.9%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 10.2% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is S&P Global Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a free cash flow margin of N/A, Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is S&P Global Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) trades at a P/E ratio of 27.2x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 8.5x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: Does S&P Global Inc. pay a dividend?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.8%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 5.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: How much debt does S&P Global Inc. have?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7x with total debt of $13.1 billion. Interest coverage 24.0x. Net debt $10.6 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is S&P Global Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) grew revenue by 18.2% year-over-year. EPS +22.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: Is S&P Global Inc. buying back stock?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) repurchased $6.6 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 4.9%. Share count -4.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: How does S&P Global Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) shows: ROIC 11.9%, sector median 4.4% (Top 50%). Gross margin 70.9%, 20.0pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with S&P Global Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-28. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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