Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) — Stock Score Summary

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Morningstar, a leading investment research and data provider, fits the 'Durable Quality & Moats' theme perfectly due to its asset-light model, strong brand, high switching costs, and recurring revenue. It is a quintessential quality compounder. However, it lacks a direct, unpriced macro *inflection point* tailwind. Its 'STRONG_SELL' signal indicates that despite its quality, it is likely significantly overvalued, failing Buffett's margin of safety. While a great business, it does not currently present an asymmetric opportunity driven by unpriced macro shifts.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading global provider of independent investment research, offering comprehensive data, analysis, and ratings on a wide spectrum of investment offerings, alongside investment management and software solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its trusted brand reputation, extensive proprietary financial data, and widely adopted investment methodologies that are integral to client decision-making. Morningstar serves a diverse clientele from individual investors to large institutions, establishing itself as a premier source for investment insights.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$179.64
Market Cap$6.8B
P/E (TTM)17.59
P/E (Forward)12.99
Price/Book5.59
Return on Equity30.7%
Return on Invested Capital21.2%
Debt/Equity187.15
Gross Margin61.7%
Operating Margin24.2%
Revenue Growth10.8%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$453M

Morningstar, Inc. operates in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morningstar, Inc.’s (MORN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (30), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Morningstar, Inc. have an economic moat?
Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Morningstar, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Morningstar, Inc. in?
Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry (United States).