(MSCI) MSCI - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US55354G1004

MSCI: Indexes, Risk Management, ESG Data, Analytics, Private Capital

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) is a global provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the investment community, enabling clients to manage investment processes more effectively. The company operates through four primary segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets, each addressing distinct needs in the investment lifecycle.

The Index segment is a cornerstone of MSCIs offerings, providing a wide range of indices used in ETFs, mutual funds, derivatives, and other financial products. These indices serve as benchmarks for performance measurement, portfolio construction, and asset allocation. The segment also licenses GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) and GICS Direct, which are widely adopted for sector classification.

The Analytics segment delivers comprehensive risk management and portfolio management solutions. It offers tools for performance attribution, market risk analysis, and managed services that consolidate and reconcile portfolio data. Additionally, the HedgePlatform provides specialized risk assessment for hedge fund investments, enabling investors to monitor and evaluate risk exposure across various asset classes.

The ESG and Climate segment focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. MSCI provides ESG ratings, climate risk assessments, and regulatory compliance tools to help investors assess long-term risks and opportunities. This segment is critical for institutions navigating the growing demand for sustainable investing and regulatory requirements.

The All Other Private Assets segment includes real estate and infrastructure solutions, offering data, benchmarks, and analytics for private market investments. It also provides business intelligence for real estate professionals and decision-support tools for private capital investors. This segment underscores MSCIs commitment to serving the entire investment spectrum, from public to private markets.

MSCI Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. With a market capitalization of $39.31 billion, the company is a leading player in the financial exchanges and data industry. Its solutions are widely adopted by institutional investors, asset managers, and private capital firms globally.

Ticker Symbol: MSCI Exchange: NYSE Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Financial Exchanges & Data

3-Month Forecast: Based on the SMA trends, MSCIs stock is expected to experience short-term consolidation, with potential resistance near the SMA 50 (561.76) and support at the SMA 200 (570.27). The ATR of 18.60 suggests moderate volatility. The stock may face headwinds from declining SMA 50 and 200 trends, indicating potential weakness in the medium term. However, the forward P/E of 29.94 signals investor confidence in future earnings growth.

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MSCI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 42,440m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
GiC Sub-Industry Financial Exchanges & Data
IPO / Inception 2007-11-15

MSCI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 52.7
Fundamental 70.0
Dividend Rating 64.3
Rel. Strength -7.62
Analysts 3.94/5
Fair Price Momentum 488.38 USD
Fair Price DCF 403.72 USD

MSCI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.18%
Annual Growth 5y 16.99%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

MSCI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -85.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 62.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 61.5%
CAGR 5y 12.01%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.27
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.95
Alpha 0.88
Beta 0.847
Volatility 42.31%
Current Volume 807.1k
Average Volume 20d 496.4k
What is the price of MSCI stocks?
As of April 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 533.48 with a total of 807,094 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.22%, over one month by -5.17%, over three months by -13.32% and over the past year by +4.79%.
Is MSCI a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 70.01 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MSCI as of April 2025 is 488.38. This means that MSCI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.45%.
Is MSCI a buy, sell or hold?
MSCI has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.94. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MSCI.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MSCI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MSCI MSCI will be worth about 536 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 533.48. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.46%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 625.3 17.2%
Analysts Target Price 657.6 23.3%
ValueRay Target Price 536 0.5%