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S&P Global Stock: Buy, Hold, or Sell? | SPGI Stock Analysis

Parkev Tatevosian, CFA•Oct 13, 2026

Summary

Parkev examines the performance of S&P Global, noting that the stock has suffered due to the 'SaaS apocalypse' and concerns regarding a shift toward usage-based monetization models rather than traditional account-based billing. Despite the company's impressive revenue growth from $5 billion in 2017 to over $16 billion recently, Parkev remains cautious. The shift toward AI-integrated operations and the expectation that the company will stabilize its headcount suggest a focus on efficiency, yet Parkev highlights concerns over the return on invested capital (ROIC), which has fallen from over 35% historically to approximately 10.5%.

S&P Global (SPGI): Parkev identifies this as a highly profitable entity with operating margins historically reaching as high as 55%, though recent figures are around 44%. Parkev emphasizes that while the company has strong competitive advantages through its data quality, the stock is currently overvalued. Based on a discounted cash flow model, Parkev estimates the fair value at $311 per share, which is significantly lower than the market price of $403, leading to the conclusion that it is not a buy at current levels.

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Sentiment: SELL

Reasoning: Parkev believes the stock is currently overvalued based on a discounted cash flow analysis, which values the company at approximately $311 per share compared to the market price of $403. While Parkev acknowledges the company's profitability and strong competitive position, the price does not justify a purchase at this time.

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