MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Gross Margin: 82.86%
Is MSCI Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s gross margin of 82.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 82.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (81.99%–82.79%).
The gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is 82.86% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.78% (82.22%).
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MSCI Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
82.86%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
82.22%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
82.20%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
82.34%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
80.61%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
77.53%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
75.36%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+9.95%
MSCI Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | — | 82.86% | 82.22% | 82.20% | 82.34% |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) | $44.24B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) | $40.56B | 75.94% | 74.69% | 73.28% | 76.72% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $39.92B | 38.50% | 34.27% | 27.09% | 41.18% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 65.86% | 77.87% | 88.93% | 92.62% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) | $36.78B | 32.90% | 33.41% | 30.01% | 31.08% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 46.12% | 46.36% | 47.20% | 49.81% |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.74B | 47.02% | 30.56% | 20.88% | 17.73% |
| MetLife, Inc. (MET) | $56.35B | 28.40% | 31.77% | 29.23% | 27.71% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) | $57.28B | 65.99% | 48.48% | 45.30% | 42.21% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
82.9%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
MSCI Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MSCI Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The gross margin for MSCI stock is 82.86%.
- Is MSCI Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- MSCI Inc.'s gross margin of 82.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 82.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (81.99%–82.79%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The TTM average gross margin for MSCI stock is 82.22%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for MSCI stock is 82.20%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for MSCI stock is 82.34%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for MSCI stock is 80.61%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for MSCI stock is 77.53%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for MSCI stock is 75.36%.
MSCI Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 82.44% |
| 2024-12-31 | 81.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | 82.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | 82.02% |
| 2021-12-31 | 82.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 82.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 81.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 79.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | 78.50% |
| 2016-12-31 | 78.09% |
| 2015-12-31 | 75.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | 69.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | 68.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 69.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | 69.24% |
| 2010-11-30 | 70.04% |
| 2009-11-30 | 73.21% |
| 2008-11-30 | 71.07% |
| 2007-11-30 | 67.09% |
| 2006-11-30 | 62.85% |
| 2005-11-30 | 61.72% |
| 2004-11-30 | 100.00% |
| 2003-11-30 | 100.00% |
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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