Forward PE Ratio: 30.65
The forward PE ratio is 30.65 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (30.65) = Close Price ($603.35) / Consensus Forward EPS ($19.71)
MSCI Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
30.65
MSCI Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
MSCI Inc.
Market Cap
$43.92B
Forward PE Ratio
30.65
Market Cap
$43.69B
Forward PE Ratio
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | $43.92B | 30.65 |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs › | $43.69B | N/A |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP)vs › | $44.96B | 11.01 |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG)vs › | $41.94B | 9.89 |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)vs › | $41.74B | 246.15 |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs › | $39.98B | 8.38 |
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES)vs › | $39.95B | 19.68 |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $39.94B | 8.17 |
| Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)vs › | $49.50B | 21.40 |
| State Street Corporation (STT)vs › | $49.86B | 13.84 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
34.8
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
30.6
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $19.71 implies +13.5% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $17.37.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $603.35 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $19.71 | $19.32 – $19.92 | 10 | 30.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $22.60 | $22.08 – $23.01 | 10 | 26.7x |
| 2028-12-31 | $25.63 | $24.51 – $26.42 | 6 | 23.5x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The forward PE ratio for MSCI stock is 30.65.
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Henry A. Fernandez