MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Return on Equity (ROE): -45.29%
Is MSCI Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -45.29% is 72% above its 5-year average of -164.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-444.12%–-45.29%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 44.52% above its 12-month average of -81.64%.
MSCI Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MSCI Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MSCI Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MSCI Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-45.29%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-81.64%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-101.23%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-164.13%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-167.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-118.78%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-84.20%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+44.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+55.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+72.41%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+72.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+61.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+46.21%
MSCI Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | $43.62B | -45.29% | -81.64% | -101.23% | -164.13% |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) | $45.10B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) | $42.10B | 5.94% | 16.81% | -3.25% | 12.88% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) | $41.27B | 62.70% | 59.73% | 64.08% | 54.82% |
| State Street Corporation (STT) | $46.39B | 11.05% | 10.59% | 10.09% | 9.91% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $40.16B | 7.82% | 2.12% | 9.30% | 7.33% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) | $37.68B | 10.84% | 10.40% | 4.90% | 5.56% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 25.29% | 22.47% | 29.21% | 25.38% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.63B | 25.26% | 23.07% | 19.56% | 19.74% |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.53B | 21.50% | 19.57% | 17.20% | 15.24% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-45.3%
ROA
23.8%
MSCI Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MSCI Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -45.29%.
- Is MSCI Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- MSCI Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -45.29% is 72% above its 5-year average of -164.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-444.12%–-45.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -81.64%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -101.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -164.13%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -167.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -118.78%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MSCI stock is -84.20%.
MSCI Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -45.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | -117.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | -155.26% |
| 2022-12-31 | -86.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | -444.12% |
| 2020-12-31 | -135.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | -734.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | -305.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | 75.80% |
| 2016-12-31 | 82.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | 24.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.12% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.93% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.29% |
| 2010-11-30 | 8.53% |
| 2009-11-30 | 16.13% |
| 2008-11-30 | 23.84% |
| 2007-11-30 | 40.55% |
| 2006-11-30 | 8.65% |
| 2005-11-30 | 7.20% |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.00% |
| 2003-11-30 | 31.12% |
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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