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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Debt to Equity Ratio: -2.38

Is MSCI Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

MSCI Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of -2.38 is 194% below its 5-year average of 2.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.51–6.53).

The debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is -2.38 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 140.65% (5.86).

MSCI Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

MSCI Debt to Equity Ratio
5.18-20.67% 1Y
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MSCI Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

MSCI Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

MSCI Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

-2.38

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

5.86

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

3.50

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

2.52

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.93

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.43

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.43

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-140.65%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-167.90%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-194.38%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-223.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-266.90%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-266.90%

MSCI Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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MSCI Inc. (MSCI)-2.385.863.502.52
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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG)$35.74B0.230.250.280.27
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)$57.28B0.600.640.690.72

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

-2.38

Current Ratio

0.90

MSCI Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

MSCI Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is -2.38.
Is MSCI Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of -2.38 is 194% below its 5-year average of 2.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.51–6.53).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 5.86.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 3.50.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 2.52.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 1.93.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 1.43.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for MSCI stock is 1.43.

MSCI Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2017-12-315.18
2016-12-316.53
2015-12-311.75
2014-12-310.56
2013-12-310.51
2012-12-310.60
2011-12-310.82
2010-11-301.17
2009-11-300.75
2008-11-301.40
2007-11-302.12
2006-11-300.00
2005-11-300.00
2004-11-300.00
2003-11-300.00

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers sophisticated tools and services to support global investment decision-making and process management for its clients. The company is structured into four key segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets. The Index division furnishes benchmarks employed across diverse investment applications, including the creation of indexed financial products such as ETFs, mutual funds, and various derivatives; performance evaluation; portfolio building and adjustment; and strategic asset allocation. This segment also oversees the licensing of GICS and GICS Direct. Its Analytics segment provides comprehensive solutions for risk management, performance attribution, and portfolio oversight, encompassing content, applications, and services. These offerings deliver an integrated perspective on risk and return, alongside detailed analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks across all asset classes. The segment also includes managed services like consolidating client portfolio data from disparate sources, reviewing and reconciling inputs, and producing tailored reports. Furthermore, its HedgePlatform is specifically designed for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring risks related to hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment delivers offerings that enable institutional investors to understand the long-term impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on both their portfolios and individual securities. It also equips investors with essential data, ratings, research, and analytical tools for navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. The Private Assets segment specializes in providing real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return analytics, climate impact assessments, and valuable market insights for funds, investors, and managers. It also extends business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers, while offering critical investment decision support for private capital. Its diverse clientele includes asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth management firms, real estate professionals, and corporations. Founded in 1998, MSCI Inc. is headquartered in New York City.

New York City, NY
6,184 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CEO
Henry A. Fernandez