MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Return on Assets (ROA): 23.80%
Is MSCI Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 23.80% is 33% above its 5-year average of 17.86%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.18%–21.08%).
The return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is 23.80% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 14.84% (20.73%).
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MSCI Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
23.80%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
20.73%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
19.92%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
17.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
14.59%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
12.60%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
11.05%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+33.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+63.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+88.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+115.33%
MSCI Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | — | 23.80% | 20.73% | 19.92% | 17.86% |
| 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 | 2.78% | 7.84% | 3.35% | 5.99% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $39.92B | 1.96% | 0.52% | 0.92% | 0.74% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 3.24% | 2.46% | 3.29% | 2.79% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) | $36.78B | 0.45% | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.31% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 6.28% | 5.80% | 4.96% | 5.22% |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.74B | 4.71% | 4.15% | 3.59% | 3.30% |
| MetLife, Inc. (MET) | $56.35B | 0.49% | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.62% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) | $57.28B | 2.06% | 2.19% | 2.29% | 2.59% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
23.8%
ROE
-45.3%
MSCI Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MSCI Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 23.80%.
- Is MSCI Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- MSCI Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 23.80% is 33% above its 5-year average of 17.86%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.18%–21.08%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 20.73%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 19.92%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 17.86%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 14.59%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 12.60%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for MSCI stock is 11.05%.
MSCI Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 21.08% |
| 2024-12-31 | 20.37% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.42% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.10% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.61% |
| 2010-11-30 | 3.05% |
| 2009-11-30 | 6.82% |
| 2008-11-30 | 6.73% |
| 2007-11-30 | 8.97% |
| 2006-11-30 | 6.42% |
| 2005-11-30 | 5.21% |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.00% |
| 2003-11-30 | 9.26% |
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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