MSCI Inc. (MSCI) FCF Payout Ratio: 38.66%
Is MSCI Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 38.66% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (32.42%–38.51%).
The FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is 38.66%. It is above its 12-month average by 9.51% (35.30%).
MSCI FCF Payout Ratio Chart
MSCI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
MSCI Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
MSCI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
38.66%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
36.40%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
35.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
33.54%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
31.41%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
90.73%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+15.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+23.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-57.39%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
38.7%
Earnings Payout Ratio
49.4%
Dividend Yield
1.27%
FCF Yield
3.46%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.55B | $556.52M | 35.9% |
| 2024 | $1.47B | $509.11M | 34.7% |
| 2023 | $1.15B | $440.99M | 38.5% |
| 2022 | $1.02B | $372.92M | 36.5% |
| 2021 | $883.27M | $302.45M | 34.2% |
| 2020 | $760.13M | $246.44M | 32.4% |
| 2019 | $655.75M | $222.92M | 34.0% |
| 2018 | $563.80M | $170.94M | 30.3% |
| 2017 | $355.34M | $119.72M | 33.7% |
| 2016 | $392.11M | $96.19M | 24.5% |
| 2015 | $256.84M | $87.74M | 34.2% |
| 2014 | $254.80M | $20.39M | 8.0% |
| 2013 | $276.91M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $302.19M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $231.89M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $170.16M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $117.53M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $129.53M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $109.69M | $973.00M | 887.0% |
| 2006 | $81.23M | $5.00M | 6.2% |
| 2005 | $59.53M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $20.02M | $177.50M | 886.4% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
MSCI Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MSCI Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 38.66%.
- Is MSCI Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- MSCI Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 38.66% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (32.42%–38.51%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 35.30%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 36.40%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 35.38%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 33.54%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 31.41%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for MSCI stock is 90.73%.
MSCI Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 35.92% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | 38.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | 36.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | 34.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | 32.42% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | 34.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.00% |
| 2007-11-30 | 887.05% |
| 2006-11-30 | 6.16% |
| 2004-11-30 | 886.44% |
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