MSCI Inc (MSCI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
MSCI Inc stock (MSCI) is currently trading at $530.99. MSCI Inc PE ratio is 34.26. MSCI Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 12.45. Analyst consensus price target for MSCI is $678.31. WallStSmart rates MSCI as Underperform.
- MSCI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MSCI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MSCI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- MSCI fair value vs current price
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- Is MSCI undervalued or overvalued?
- MSCI Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MSCI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MSCI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MSCI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · MSCI Inc (MSCI)
MSCI trades 386% above its Graham fair value of $105.40, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
MSCI Inc (MSCI) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
MSCI Inc (MSCI) Key Strengths (4)
Keeps $56 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $38 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
94.85% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
MSCI Inc (MSCI) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -2.30%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 12.4x annual revenue
Very expensive at 37.6x book value
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Solid revenue growth at 10.60% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
MSCI Inc (MSCI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 55.90%, Profit Margin at 38.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.90), Price/Sales (12.45), Price/Book (37.57) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.60%, EPS Growth at -2.30%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 55.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MSCI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MSCI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 12.45x sits near its historical average of 10.9x (61th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 58% below its historical high of 29.85x set in Sep 2021, and 240% above its historical low of 3.66x in Oct 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~15.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for MSCI Inc (MSCI) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES
The Big Picture
MSCI Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 3.1B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 38.4%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 38.4% and operating margin of 55.9% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 489M in free cash flow and 501M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 230% YoY while revenue grew 11%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 6.3B is significantly higher than cash (515M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact MSCI Inc.
Bottom Line
MSCI Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 38.4% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About MSCI Inc(MSCI)
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MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International and MSCI Barra), is an American finance company headquartered in New York City and serving as a global provider of equity, fixed income, hedge fund stock market indexes, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools and ESG products. It publishes the MSCI BRIC, MSCI World and MSCI EAFE Indexes.