A Business at a Glance
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| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.1B | 3.1B | 2.9B | 2.5B | 2.2B | 2.0B |
| Net Income | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 871M | 726M |
| EPS | $15.69 | $15.69 | $14.05 | $14.39 | $10.72 | $8.70 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.2B | 1.1B | 923M |
| ROIC | 43.9% | 51.3% | 43.5% | 39.0% | 60.8% | 69.5% |
| Gross Margin | 73.5% | 73.5% | 72.5% | 73.7% | 66.5% | 63.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | -2.38 | -4.93 | -6.27 | -4.62 | -26.38 |
| Dividends/Share | $7.26 | $7.20 | $6.40 | $5.52 | $4.58 | $3.64 |
| Operating Income | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.5B | 1.4B | 1.2B | 1.1B |
| Operating Margin | 54.7% | 54.7% | 53.5% | 54.8% | 53.7% | 52.5% |
| ROE | 0.0% | -66.9% | -118.0% | -155.3% | -86.4% | -444.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | 77M | 77M | 79M | 80M | 81M | 83M |
MSCI Inc. passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
MSCI Inc. trades at 35.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 37.8x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 26.2x vs a median of 31.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 52.8% with a gross margin of 70.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 7.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +18.3%.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a current P/E ratio of 35.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 37.8. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 52.8%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a market capitalization of $42.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.31%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 5.87%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) appears fair. The current P/E of 35.2 is 7% below its historical median of 37.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 18.1%.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) operates in the Services-Business Services, Nec industry, within the Industrials sector.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) reported annual revenue of $3.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a net profit margin of 38.4%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) generated $1.5 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $15.69 in its most recent fiscal year.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a return on equity (ROE) of -66.9%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a 5-year average gross margin of 70.0%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for MSCI Inc. (MSCI), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a book value per share of $-34.64, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.