MSCI Inc. (MSCI) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
MSCI price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedMSCI is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $565.12
- Sector
- Financial Services
- 12-month range
- $511.84–$643.83
- Market cap
- $41.1B
- From 52-week high
- -12.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 72.7M
- Rank in Financial Services by discount to fair value
- #17 of 167
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
MSCI Inc. provides investment decision support tools and services to institutional investors, including indices, analytics, and ESG research products. The company operates globally, serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.
MSCI currently ranks #17 of 167 Financial Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $41.1B
- P/E (trailing)
- 30x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $3.33B
- Net margin
- 40.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- $18.62
- Gross margin
- 82.7%
- Debt / equity
- 0.00
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 12.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 72.7M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 58 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $558.67
- 200-day average
- $572.23
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $7.95 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.41%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 11
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-14
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-28
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+0.8%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+2.0%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.5%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+0.5%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+2.6%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+5.8%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+2.4%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 16 buy · 1 hold · 1 sell (18 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $673
- Target vs last price
- +19.1%
What our data shows for MSCI
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MSCI, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $511.84–$643.83.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 58.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for MSCI
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent MSCI news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MSCI is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- MSCI Grows By Double Digits. Why I Am Not Buying The Stock (NYSE:MSCI) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-22)
TickrTrends take: MSCI's double-digit growth demonstrates operational momentum in the Financial Services sector, which aligns with TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of the stock. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether this growth trajectory sustains at its current pace, as this will be critical to determining whether the undervalued designation remains justified or if the stock reprices higher. The gap between the company's growth performance and its current valuation presents a key area to watch for potential mean reversion in the stock's price. - MSCI Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:MSCI) 2026-10-21 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: MSCI's third quarter 2026 earnings presentation provides an opportunity to assess whether the company's operational performance supports its current undervalued designation in the Financial Services sector. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor commentary regarding revenue growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation decisions to determine if the market is appropriately pricing the company's intrinsic value. The earnings call will be particularly relevant for evaluating whether recent business trends justify narrowing the gap between MSCI's current valuation and its potential worth. - MSCI: Growth Near A 5-Year Low Multiple (NYSE:MSCI) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-18)
TickrTrends take: MSCI currently trades at a valuation multiple near its lowest point in five years, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment that the stock appears undervalued relative to its historical range. For investors focused on valuation metrics, this positioning suggests the market may be pricing in lower growth expectations than the company's longer-term fundamentals might support. A valuation-conscious investor would monitor whether MSCI's growth trajectory stabilizes or accelerates from current levels, as this will be critical to determining whether the present multiple represents a genuine opportunity or reflects justified market skepticism.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is MSCI stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), MSCI is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is MSCI's TickrTrends verdict?
MSCI's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does MSCI compare to other Financial Services stocks?
MSCI ranks #17 of 167 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is MSCI overbought or oversold?
MSCI's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does MSCI pay a dividend?
Yes. MSCI paid $7.95 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.41% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 11 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-14.
Does MSCI usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters MSCI beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about MSCI?
Of 18 analysts covering MSCI, 16 rate it a buy, 1 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $673 (+19.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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