Moody's Looks Like a Defensive Growth Trade: Cheap Enough, Well-Protected
Moody's (MCO) is trading below its recent highs after a broad market pullback. With $2.6B in free cash flow, a 60%+ ROE, and recurring Analytics revenue, the business can withstand cyclical issuance slowdowns. Valuation at ~31x earnings and $77B market cap isn't a bargain, but the combination of durable economics and a near-term technical setup sup…