The price-to-earnings ratio for S&P Global Inc (NYSE: SPGI) is 44.53x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for SPGI is 1.20. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 14 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for SPGI is 309.82M and currently, short sellers hold a 1.33% of that float. On December 25, 2024, SPGI’s average trading volume was 1.21M shares.
SPGI) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of S&P Global Inc (NYSE: SPGI) has surged by 1.30 when compared to previous closing price of 498.25, but the company has seen a 0.85% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2024-12-23 that NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW) will replace Consolidated Communications Holdings (NASD: CNSL) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, December 30. Searchlight Capital Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) are acquiring Consolidated Communications in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.
SPGI’s Market Performance
S&P Global Inc (SPGI) has seen a 0.85% rise in stock performance for the week, with a -1.89% decline in the past month and a -1.96% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.21%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.61% for SPGI. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -0.98% for SPGI stock, with a simple moving average of 6.62% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of SPGI
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SPGI stocks, with Citigroup repeating the rating for SPGI by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for SPGI in the upcoming period, according to Citigroup is $600 based on the research report published on December 20, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SPGI reach a price target of $599. The rating they have provided for SPGI stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on October 02nd, 2024.
SPGI Trading at -0.27% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SPGI to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -5.35% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.61%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.21%, as shares sank -3.03% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -4.32% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SPGI rose by +0.85%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +18.30% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $509.73. In addition, S&P Global Inc saw 14.58% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at SPGI starting from Manis Dimitra, who proposed sale 1,293 shares at the price of $517.40 back on Dec 12 ’24. After this action, Manis Dimitra now owns shares of S&P Global Inc, valued at $668,996 using the latest closing price.
Saha Saugata, the President, Market Intelligence of S&P Global Inc, sale 500 shares at $523.00 during a trade that took place back on Nov 27 ’24, which means that Saha Saugata is holding 1,427 shares at $261,500 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for SPGI
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.38 for the present operating margin
- 0.67 for the gross margin
The net margin for S&P Global Inc stands at 0.26. The total capital return value is set at 0.1. Equity return is now at value 10.23, with 5.87 for asset returns.
Based on S&P Global Inc (SPGI), the company’s capital structure generated 0.25 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.46. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.34. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 17.3.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 5.14 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.55. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 12.12. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.22for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.23. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.94.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of S&P Global Inc (SPGI) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
