MSCI Inc. (MSCI)
Company Info
US55354G1004
55354G100
Nov 15, 2007
Highlights
$42.59B
$14.56
37.80
2.74
$2.92B
$2.35B
$1.79B
$471.23 - $640.43
$614.53
1.67%
1.84
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MSCI Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) returned -6.71% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.95% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MSCI delivered an annualized return of 26.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
MSCI
-6.71%
10.06%
-2.51%
19.95%
11.95%
26.04%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MSCI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.54% | -0.74% | -4.24% | -3.61% | 2.36% | -6.71% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.83% | -6.03% | -0.09% | -16.89% | 6.66% | -2.71% | 12.25% | 7.67% | 0.40% | -2.01% | 7.01% | -1.58% | 7.31% |
| 2023 | 14.27% | -1.53% | 7.19% | -13.80% | -2.19% | -0.26% | 16.79% | -0.56% | -5.62% | -8.09% | 10.76% | 8.60% | 22.90% |
| 2022 | -12.50% | -6.24% | 0.24% | -16.23% | 5.29% | -6.83% | 16.79% | -6.44% | -6.11% | 11.16% | 8.60% | -8.40% | -23.34% |
| 2021 | -11.47% | 5.05% | 1.15% | 15.86% | -3.47% | 13.87% | 11.80% | 6.66% | -4.14% | 9.29% | -5.18% | -2.66% | 38.14% |
| 2020 | 10.70% | 3.59% | -2.19% | 13.16% | 0.77% | 1.51% | 12.63% | -0.50% | -4.42% | -1.95% | 17.27% | 9.06% | 74.40% |
| 2019 | 15.49% | 8.84% | 7.64% | 13.35% | -2.13% | 8.54% | -4.84% | 3.57% | -7.19% | 7.72% | 10.80% | -0.39% | 77.19% |
| 2018 | 10.03% | 1.91% | 5.62% | 0.24% | 8.76% | 1.76% | 0.46% | 8.83% | -1.58% | -15.24% | 4.87% | -6.15% | 17.95% |
| 2017 | 5.04% | 14.65% | 2.75% | 3.22% | 1.70% | 1.24% | 5.79% | 5.56% | 2.00% | 0.39% | 10.00% | -1.68% | 62.63% |
| 2016 | -4.56% | 2.77% | 5.05% | 2.51% | 5.37% | -3.35% | 11.57% | 5.08% | -6.86% | -4.47% | -1.39% | -0.03% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 13.45% | 4.58% | 9.27% | -0.20% | 1.70% | -0.81% | 10.74% | -10.90% | -1.75% | 12.68% | 5.00% | 2.87% | 54.01% |
| 2014 | -2.29% | 2.32% | -1.58% | -5.76% | 6.46% | 6.23% | -1.31% | 1.97% | 1.91% | -0.36% | 3.64% | -1.90% | 8.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MSCI is 75, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MSCI Inc. provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.60 | $6.40 | $5.52 | $4.58 | $3.64 | $2.92 | $2.52 | $1.92 | $1.32 | $1.00 | $0.80 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 1.18% | 1.07% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.59% | 0.65% | 0.98% | 1.30% | 1.04% | 1.27% | 1.11% | 0.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MSCI Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $6.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $5.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $4.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $3.64 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $2.92 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $2.52 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $1.92 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.32 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2014 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
MSCI Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.18%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
MSCI Inc. has a payout ratio of 43.37%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that MSCI Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MSCI Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MSCI Inc. was 69.06%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 524 trading sessions.
The current MSCI Inc. drawdown is 14.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.06% | Jan 2, 2008 | 226 | Nov 20, 2008 | 524 | Dec 21, 2010 | 750 |
| -43.74% | Nov 17, 2021 | 119 | May 9, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -36.06% | Dec 28, 2010 | 455 | Oct 15, 2012 | 229 | Sep 16, 2013 | 684 |
| -32.22% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 27 | Apr 27, 2020 | 47 |
| -25.58% | Sep 5, 2018 | 77 | Dec 24, 2018 | 44 | Feb 28, 2019 | 121 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MSCI Inc. volatility is 10.87%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MSCI Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of MSCI Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 2.5% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how MSCI Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MSCI, comparing it with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MSCI has a P/E ratio of 37.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSCI compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. MSCI currently has a PEG ratio of 2.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSCI relative to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MSCI has a P/S ratio of 14.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSCI in comparison with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MSCI has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
Income Statement
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