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NYQ Β· Financial Services Β· Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

$546.86

-6.79 (-1.23%)

MSCI Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals

MSCI Stock Snapshot β€” Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals

MSCI Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile

Key Financial Ratios

Market Cap

$39.76B

P/E Ratio

29.88

Forward P/E

24.31

PEG Ratio

1.88

P/B Ratio

-14.78

EPS

$18.30

Dividend Yield

1.48%

52W Range

$501.08 – $644.77

Beta

1.22

Volume

0.3M

ROE

β€”

Profit Margin

40.7%

Revenue Growth

12.2%

Gross Margin

83.0%

EV/EBITDA

23.67

Analyst Target

$692.06

The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 29.9x. Forward P/E of 24.3x implies earnings expansion expected. EV/EBITDA sits at 23.67x. Market capitalization is $39.76B. Revenue is growing at 12.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 19.6%. Profit margins are 40.7%. Beta of 1.22 indicates elevated market sensitivity.

Analyst Consensus

Recommendation

none

Low Target

$570.00

Mean Target

$692.06

High Target

$760.00

Based on 17 analysts

About MSCI

MSCI Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes, supported by advanced technology worldwide. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process, including indexed financial products, such as ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, futures, options, structured products, and over-the-counter derivatives; performance benchmarking; portfolio construction and rebalancing; and asset allocation, as well as licenses GICS and GICS Direct. The Analytics segment offers risk management, performance attribution and portfolio management content, application, an integrated view of risk and return service, and an analysis of market, credit, liquidity, counterparty, and climate risk across asset classes; managed services, including consolidation of client portfolio data, review and reconciliation of input data and results, and customized reporting; and HedgePlatform to measure, evaluate, and monitor the risk of hedge fund investments. The Sustainability and Climate segment provides products and services that help institutional investors understand how ESG impacts the long-term risk and return of their portfolio and individual security-level investments; and data, ratings, research, and tools to assist investors navigate increasing regulation. The All Other Β– Private Assets segment comprises private credit, real estate and infrastructure data, benchmarks, return-analytics, climate assessments and market insights; business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers; and offers investment decision support tools for private capital. The Private Capital Solutions segment offers tools to help private asset investors across mission-critical workflows, such as sourcing terms and conditions, evaluating operating performance, managing risk and other activities supporting private capital investment. MSCI Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.

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MSCI Deep Dive Analysis

Bottom Line

Verdict

Overvalued

Best for

Higher-risk tolerance investors

Watch out for

Premium valuation, High volatility

Data confidence

High

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $259.35 by approximately 52.6%. Trailing P/E: 29.9x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 40.7%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 12.2% and earnings growth of 19.6%. Risk profile: elevated market beta of 1.22. Consensus: none.

MSCI Deep Dive Analysis

Valuation

Overvalued

P/E 29.9x

Price is above what fundamentals suggest.

Growth

Expanding

Rev 12.2%

Revenue is outpacing the market.

Risk

Elevated

Beta 1.22

Expect bigger swings than the market.

Valuation Snapshot

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $259.35 by approximately 52.6%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 29.9x. Forward P/E of 24.3x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 11.9x. EV/EBITDA sits at 23.7x. Market capitalization is $39.76B.

Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.

Growth & Profitability

Revenue is growing at 12.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 19.6%. Profit margins are 40.7%. Return on assets is 21.1%.

Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.

Risk Profile

Beta of 1.22 indicates elevated market sensitivity. Net debt position is $6.19B.

Why it matters: A riskier stock can fall more in a downturn. Make sure your portfolio can handle the volatility.

Analyst Context

Analyst consensus target of $692.06 implies 26.6% upside. Target range spans $570.00 to $760.00. 17 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: none.

Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.

Data Methodology & Sources

Market Data (Facts)

  • Price, volume, market cap: Yahoo Finance (delayed ~5 min)
  • P/E, EPS, revenue, debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
  • Analyst targets: Yahoo Finance consensus (may lag)
  • Insider trades: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings

QuantSoar Model (Derived)

  • Fair Value: 7-model consensus (DCF, Graham, P/E, P/S, DDM, EV/EBITDA, Div Yield) β€” trimmed inverse-variance weighted
  • Margin of Safety = (Fair Value βˆ’ Live Price) / Live Price Γ— 100
  • Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
  • Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation(Β±25) + Whale(Β±10) + Macro(Β±10) + Technical(Β±10). Analyst consensus shown separately.

Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.

MSCI Overvalued

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $259.35 by approximately 52.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

ValuationIs MSCI stock overvalued right now?
Based on our discounted cash flow and relative valuation models, MSCI appears to trade above fair value by approximately 52.6%. This suggests the market may be pricing in elevated growth expectations or sentiment premiums.
ValuationWhat is MSCI fair value based on current fundamentals?
Our fair value estimate for MSCI is $259.35, derived from discounted cash flow, dividend discount, and relative valuation multiples. The estimate assumes a discount rate of 9.0% and terminal growth of 2.5%.
RiskHow risky is MSCI compared with other stocks?
MSCI carries a beta of 1.22 indicates above-average market sensitivity. Investors should weigh macro exposure against their own risk tolerance.
GrowthIs MSCI still growing?
Latest trailing metrics show revenue growth of 12.2% and earnings growth of 19.6%. Profit margins are 40.7%.
AnalystWhat do analysts think about MSCI?
Analyst consensus target is $692.06, implying 26.6% upside. The street recommendation is "none".
DividendDoes MSCI pay a dividend?
Yes. MSCI currently offers a dividend yield of 1.5%.
CatalystWhat could change the investment case for MSCI?
Key catalysts include Financial Services sector dynamics, interest rate shifts, and company-specific earnings surprises. Monitor macro risk scores and analyst estimate revisions for early signals.

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