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S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Financials

SPGI
Trailing 12 months to March 31, 2026
Revenue $15.7B +8.5% YoY
Net Income $4.8B +20.9% YoY
EPS (Diluted) $15.81 +24.2% YoY
Free Cash Flow $5.6B +0.1% YoY
Market Cap $121.5B as of Oct 12, 2026
Price / Sales 7.7x on $15.7B revenue, trailing 12 months to March 31, 2026
Price / Earnings 25.4x on $4.8B net income, trailing 12 months to March 31, 2026
Price / Book 3.9x on $31.2B equity, Q1 FY2026

A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Oct 12, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Latest period Q1 FY2026, ended Mar 31, 2026 Reported Currency USD FYE December

Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2026, filed Apr 28, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the SPGI SEC filings page.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported $15.7B in revenue over the twelve months to Mar 31, 2026, up 8.5% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI SPGI FY2025

S&P Global converts high-margin revenue into substantial cash, but 2025 growth increasingly ties cash up in receivables and short-term obligations.

Operating margin widened from 39.3% in FY2024 to 42.2% in FY2025, showing that costs grew more slowly than revenue. Meanwhile, receivables increased 20.0% while free cash flow fell 2.0%, so earnings growth was not fully reflected in cash timing.

Debt-to-equity rose from 0.3x in FY2023 to 0.4x in FY2025, pointing to modestly greater leverage without a debt-dominated capital structure. Yet the current ratio stayed below 1.0x, indicating that short-term obligations exceed current assets and making working-capital management the tighter balance-sheet constraint.

FY2025 operating cash flow exceeded net income, while free cash flow remained nearly identical to operating cash flow, showing that reported earnings generally become cash. Capex of $195M against $5.5B of free cash flow indicates limited physical reinvestment; cash economics are therefore driven more by operating performance and collections than by asset replacement, making the receivables build more important than equipment spending.

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Financial Health Signals

Profitability Growth Leverage Liquidity CashFlow Returns 61 / 100
Financial Health Score 61/100

Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of S&P Global Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability
91

S&P Global Inc. has an operating margin of 42.2%, meaning the company retains $42 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 91/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 39.3% the prior year.

Growth
67

S&P Global Inc.'s revenue grew 7.9% year-over-year to $15.3B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 67/100.

Leverage
40

S&P Global Inc. has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.40. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 40/100.

Liquidity
12

S&P Global Inc.'s current ratio of 0.82 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 12/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.

Cash Flow
96

S&P Global Inc. converts 35.6% of revenue into free cash flow ($5.5B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 96/100.

Returns
61

S&P Global Inc.'s ROE of 14.4% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 61/100. This is up from 11.6% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Safe
4.03

S&P Global Inc. scores 4.03, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($121.5B) relative to total liabilities ($25.0B). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.

Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.

Piotroski F-Score Strong
7/9

S&P Global Inc. passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed
1.26x

For every $1 of reported earnings, S&P Global Inc. generates $1.26 in operating cash flow ($5.7B OCF vs $4.5B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Safe
22.57x

S&P Global Inc. earns $22.57 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($6.5B vs $287.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue
$4.2B
YoY+10.4%
QoQ+6.5%
5Y CAGR+15.7%
10Y CAGR+12.0%

S&P Global Inc. generated $4.2B in revenue in Q1 2026. This represents an increase of 10.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.5%.

EBITDA
$2.3B
YoY+23.4%
QoQ+17.2%
5Y CAGR+15.3%

S&P Global Inc.'s EBITDA was $2.3B in Q1 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 23.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 17.2%.

Net Income
$1.4B
YoY+28.0%
QoQ+23.1%
5Y CAGR+13.1%
10Y CAGR+16.8%

S&P Global Inc. reported $1.4B in net income in Q1 2026. This represents an increase of 28.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 23.1%.

EPS (Diluted)
$4.69
YoY+32.5%
QoQ+24.7%
5Y CAGR+8.5%
10Y CAGR+15.6%

S&P Global Inc. earned $4.69 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2026. This represents an increase of 32.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 24.7%.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow
$1.0B
YoY+11.0%
QoQ-40.7%
5Y CAGR+6.1%
10Y CAGR+19.6%

S&P Global Inc. generated $1.0B in free cash flow in Q1 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 11.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 40.7%.

Cash & Debt
$1.8B
YoY+23.2%
QoQ+3.7%
5Y CAGR-16.7%
10Y CAGR+1.2%

S&P Global Inc. held $1.8B in cash against $10.6B in long-term debt as of Q1 2026.

Dividends Per Share
$0.97
YoY+1.0%
QoQ+1.0%
5Y CAGR+4.7%
10Y CAGR+10.4%

S&P Global Inc. paid $0.97 per share in dividends in Q1 2026. This represents an increase of 1.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.0%.

Shares Outstanding
296M
YoY-3.5%
QoQ-0.9%
5Y CAGR+4.2%
10Y CAGR+1.1%

S&P Global Inc. had 296M shares outstanding in Q1 2026. This represents a decrease of 3.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.9%.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin
70.4%
YoY+0.9pp
QoQ+0.3pp
5Y change-3.5pp

S&P Global Inc.'s gross margin was 70.4% in Q1 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.3 percentage points.

Operating Margin
48.0%
YoY+6.2pp
QoQ+5.2pp
5Y change-5.6pp
10Y change+9.8pp

S&P Global Inc.'s operating margin was 48.0% in Q1 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 6.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.2 percentage points.

Net Margin
33.5%
YoY+4.6pp
QoQ+4.5pp
5Y change-4.0pp
10Y change+11.5pp

S&P Global Inc.'s net profit margin was 33.5% in Q1 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 4.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.5 percentage points.

Return on Equity
4.5%
YoY+1.2pp
QoQ+0.8pp
5Y change-68.7pp

S&P Global Inc.'s ROE was 4.5% in Q1 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 1.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.8 percentage points.

Capital Allocation

Share Buybacks
$1.0B
YoY+53.8%
QoQ-60.0%
10Y CAGR+16.0%

S&P Global Inc. spent $1.0B on share buybacks in Q1 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 53.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 60.0%.

Capital Expenditures
$27.0M
YoY-37.2%
QoQ-41.3%
5Y CAGR+8.4%
10Y CAGR+5.4%

S&P Global Inc. invested $27.0M in capex in Q1 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 37.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 41.3%.

R&D Spending

Not reported for Q1 2026.

SPGI Income Statement

Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

SPGI quarterly income statement
MetricQ1'2610-QQ4'2510-QQ3'2510-QQ2'2510-QQ1'2510-QQ4'2410-KQ3'2410-QQ2'2410-Q
Revenue$4.2B+10.4%$3.9B+9.0%$3.9B+8.8%$3.8B+5.8%$3.8B+8.2%$3.6B+14.0%$3.6B+15.9%$3.5B+14.4%
Cost of Revenue$1.2B+7.1%$1.2B+5.7%$1.1B+5.3%$1.1B+3.8%$1.2B+3.8%$1.1B+7.3%$1.1B+7.0%$1.1B+5.1%
Gross Profit$2.9B+11.9%$2.7B+10.5%$2.8B+10.2%$2.6B+6.7%$2.6B+10.3%$2.5B+17.3%$2.5B+20.2%$2.5B+19.1%
SG&A Expenses$802.0M+5.0%$1.0B+12.9%$805.0M-1.2%$803.0M+8.4%$764.0M+7.0%$926.0M-1.7%$815.0M+10.0%$741.0M-3.9%
Operating Income$2.0B+26.9%$1.7B+27.9%$1.7B+16.8%$1.6B+6.8%$1.6B+13.9%$1.3B+46.9%$1.4B+33.5%$1.5B+59.4%
EBITDA$2.3B+23.4%$2.0B+22.3%$2.0B+14.0%$1.8B+6.0%$1.9B+11.9%$1.6B+36.5%$1.7B+27.4%$1.7B+45.7%
Interest Expense$96.0M+23.1%$53.0M-24.3%$79.0M+9.7%$77.0M0.0%$78.0M0.0%$70.0M-9.1%$72.0M-14.3%$77.0M-12.5%
Income Tax$404.0M+24.3%$407.0M+41.8%$333.0M+6.4%$342.0M+16.7%$325.0M+31.0%$287.0M+91.3%$313.0M+72.9%$293.0M+13.1%
Net Income$1.4B+28.0%$1.1B+28.9%$1.2B+21.1%$1.1B+6.0%$1.1B+10.0%$879.0M+52.1%$971.0M+30.9%$1.0B+97.8%
EPS (Basic)$4.69+32.1%$3.76+31.9%$3.86+23.7%$3.50+8.4%$3.55+12.3%$2.85+54.9%$3.12+33.3%$3.23+101.9%
EPS (Diluted)$4.69+32.5%$3.76+31.9%$3.86+24.1%$3.50+8.4%$3.54+12.0%$2.85+55.7%$3.11+33.5%$3.23+101.9%
Diluted Shares (Avg)298M-3.3%N/A305M-2.2%306M-2.3%308M-2.0%N/A312M-2.0%313M-2.1%

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.

SPGI Balance Sheet

Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

SPGI quarterly balance sheet
MetricQ1'2610-QQ4'2510-QQ3'2510-QQ2'2510-QQ1'2510-QQ4'2410-KQ3'2410-QQ2'2410-Q
Total Assets$60.8B+1.5%$61.2B+1.6%$59.7B-1.0%$60.4B-0.9%$59.9B-1.0%$60.2B-0.6%$60.4B-0.3%$61.0B+0.4%
Current Assets$6.3B+18.4%$6.3B+15.3%$5.7B+8.7%$5.9B+4.2%$5.3B-1.6%$5.5B+6.1%$5.2B+8.3%$5.6B+19.5%
Cash & Equivalents$1.8B+23.2%$1.7B+4.7%$1.7B-1.4%$1.8B-9.4%$1.5B-4.8%$1.7B+29.1%$1.7B+3.1%$2.0B+30.6%
Short-Term Investments$0$56.0M+180.0%$0$0$0$20.0M-23.1%$0$0
Accounts Receivable$3.5B+13.4%$3.4B+20.0%$2.9B+8.4%$3.0B+10.0%$3.1B+3.4%$2.9B+1.5%$2.6B+3.5%$2.7B+6.4%
Long-Term Investments$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Goodwill$36.4B+4.0%$36.5B+4.5%$34.9B-0.2%$35.1B+0.3%$35.0B+0.6%$34.9B+0.2%$35.0B+0.6%$35.0B+0.4%
Total Liabilities$24.6B+10.9%$25.0B+10.3%$22.1B+0.3%$22.4B+2.1%$22.2B-0.3%$22.7B+1.0%$22.0B+2.0%$22.0B+1.6%
Current Liabilities$9.3B+57.7%$7.6B+19.5%$5.8B+5.4%$6.0B+8.8%$5.9B+0.7%$6.4B+4.4%$5.5B+5.5%$5.5B-8.8%
Non-Current Liabilities$15.3B-6.1%$17.4B+6.7%$16.2B-1.4%$16.5B-0.1%$16.2B-0.7%$16.3B-0.3%$16.5B+0.9%$16.5B+5.6%
Long-Term Debt$10.6B-6.7%$12.4B+8.6%$11.4B-0.1%$11.4B-0.1%$11.4B-0.1%$11.4B-0.2%$11.4B-0.1%$11.4B+6.8%
Total Equity$31.2B-6.6%$31.1B-6.1%$33.1B-2.5%$33.4B-4.3%$33.4B-2.8%$33.2B-3.0%$34.0B-4.0%$34.9B-1.7%
Retained Earnings$24.8B+13.8%$23.7B+12.8%$23.3B+14.4%$22.4B+12.3%$21.8B+12.2%$21.0B+12.0%$20.4B+8.8%$20.0B+9.2%

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.

SPGI Cash Flow Statement

Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

SPGI quarterly cash flow statement
MetricQ1'2610-QQ4'2510-QQ3'2510-QQ2'2510-QQ1'2510-QQ4'2410-KQ3'2410-QQ2'2410-Q
Operating Cash Flow$1.0B+8.8%$1.7B+0.5%$1.5B+4.2%$1.4B-7.1%$953.0M+0.5%$1.7B+30.4%$1.4B+42.6%$1.6B+102.3%
Depreciation & Amortization$307.0M+4.8%$296.0M-2.0%$294.0M+0.3%$296.0M+1.7%$293.0M+2.1%$302.0M+4.5%$293.0M+3.9%$291.0M+2.1%
Stock-Based Compensation$39.0M-17.0%N/AN/AN/A$47.0M+42.4%N/AN/AN/A
Capital Expenditures$27.0M-37.2%$46.0M+39.4%$45.0M+28.6%$61.0M+90.6%$43.0M+79.2%$33.0M-31.3%$35.0M-2.8%$32.0M+3.2%
Free Cash Flow$1.0B+11.0%$1.7B-0.3%$1.5B+3.5%$1.4B-9.2%$910.0M-1.5%$1.7B+32.7%$1.4B+44.3%$1.5B+106.5%
Investing Cash Flow$291.0M+468.4%-$472.0M-6842.9%-$101.0M-277.2%-$52.0M+82.6%-$79.0M-295.0%$7.0M+115.6%$57.0M+216.3%-$299.0M-132.9%
Financing Cash Flow-$1.2B-12.1%-$1.2B+30.0%-$1.6B+16.5%-$1.1B-41.6%-$1.1B-67.9%-$1.7B-2.4%-$1.9B-119.3%-$748.0M+50.7%
Dividends Paid$288.0M-2.4%$290.0M+3.6%$291.0M+3.2%$294.0M+2.8%$295.0M+3.1%$280.0M-1.1%$282.0M-1.4%$286.0M-0.7%
Share Buybacks$1.0B+53.8%$2.5B+92.3%$1.2B-20.1%$651.0M$650.0M+30.0%$1.3B0.0%$1.5B+200.2%$0-100.0%

SPGI Financial Ratios

Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

SPGI quarterly financial ratios
MetricQ1'2610-QQ4'2510-QQ3'2510-QQ2'2510-QQ1'2510-QQ4'2410-KQ3'2410-QQ2'2410-Q
Gross Margin70.4%+0.9pp70.1%+0.9pp71.2%+1.0pp70.2%+0.6pp69.5%+1.3pp69.2%+1.9pp70.2%+2.5pp69.6%+2.7pp
Operating Margin48.0%+6.2pp42.8%+6.3pp43.1%+3.0pp41.3%+0.4pp41.8%+2.1pp36.4%+8.2pp40.1%+5.3pp40.9%+11.5pp
Net Margin33.5%+4.6pp28.9%+4.5pp30.3%+3.1pp28.5%+0.1pp28.9%+0.5pp24.5%+6.1pp27.2%+3.1pp28.5%+12.0pp
Return on Equity4.5%+1.2pp3.6%+1.0pp3.5%+0.7pp3.2%+0.3pp3.3%+0.4pp2.6%+1.0pp2.9%+0.8pp2.9%+1.5pp
Return on Assets2.3%+0.5pp1.8%+0.4pp2.0%+0.4pp1.8%+0.1pp1.8%+0.2pp1.5%+0.5pp1.6%+0.4pp1.7%+0.8pp
Current Ratio0.68-0.2x0.820.0x0.970.0x0.980.0x0.900.0x0.850.0x0.940.0x1.03+0.2x
Debt-to-Equity0.340.0x0.40+0.1x0.340.0x0.340.0x0.340.0x0.340.0x0.340.0x0.330.0x
Asset Turnover0.070.0x0.060.0x0.070.0x0.060.0x0.060.0x0.060.0x0.060.0x0.060.0x
FCF Margin24.2%+0.1pp43.5%-4.1pp37.5%-1.9pp36.9%-6.1pp24.1%-2.4pp47.5%+6.7pp39.4%+7.8pp42.9%+19.1pp

Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.82), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is S&P Global Inc.'s annual revenue?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported $15.3B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is S&P Global Inc.'s revenue growing?

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) revenue grew by 7.9% year-over-year, from $14.2B to $15.3B in fiscal year 2025.

Is S&P Global Inc. profitable?

Yes, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported a net income of $4.5B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 29.1%.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported diluted earnings per share of $14.66 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 18.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had EBITDA of $7.7B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

As of fiscal year 2025, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had $1.7B in cash and equivalents against $12.4B in long-term debt.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had a gross margin of 70.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had an operating margin of 42.2% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had a net profit margin of 29.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

Yes, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) paid $3.84 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a return on equity of 14.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) generated $5.5B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -2.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) generated $5.7B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had $61.2B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) invested $195.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Yes, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) spent $5.0B on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had 299M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had a current ratio of 0.82 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) had a return on assets of 7.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) trades at 25.4x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $4.8B net income, trailing 12 months to March 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $121.5B as of Oct 12, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) trades at 7.7x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $15.7B revenue, trailing 12 months to March 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $121.5B as of Oct 12, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has an Altman Z-Score of 4.03, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.26x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has an interest coverage ratio of 22.57x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) scores 61 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

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