Moody's: Diving Into Valuation Gap From S&P Global And 2025 Outlook

Market Overview - Moody's (NYSE: MCO) and S&P Global (SPGI) are two of the largest credit rating agencies globally, each holding approximately a 40% market share [1] - Investors often view these companies as interchangeable due to their similar business models and market dominance [1] Investment Strategy - The investment approach focuses on companies with strong qualitative attributes, purchased at attractive prices based on fundamentals, and held indefinitely [1] - The portfolio is concentrated, aiming to avoid underperformers and maximize exposure to high-growth opportunities [1] - Companies may be rated as 'Hold' if their growth potential is below the threshold or if downside risks are deemed too high [1] Analyst Background - The analyst holds an MBA and an L.L.B in law, and works as a financial analyst at a large pension fund [1] - The analyst plans to publish articles covering such companies approximately three times per week, with extensive quarterly follow-ups and constant updates [1] Disclosure - The analyst has a beneficial long position in SPGI through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives [2] - The article expresses the analyst's own opinions and is not compensated by any company mentioned [2]