MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 35.60%
Is MSCI Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
MSCI Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 35.60% is 26% above its 5-year average of 28.17%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.21%–35.60%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is 35.60% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 5.05% (33.89%).
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MSCI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
35.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
33.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
30.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
28.17%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
22.64%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
18.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
16.35%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.05%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+57.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+88.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+117.68%
MSCI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | — | 35.60% | 33.89% | 30.89% | 28.17% |
| 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 | 5.24% | 9.40% | -1.24% | 7.17% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $39.92B | 5.29% | 4.88% | 2.77% | 2.21% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 32.48% | 22.40% | 19.42% | 14.85% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) | $36.78B | 0.68% | 0.60% | 0.34% | -2.38% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 14.95% | 13.71% | 11.83% | 11.42% |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.74B | 28.21% | 26.01% | 15.25% | 13.15% |
| MetLife, Inc. (MET) | $56.35B | 0.72% | 0.89% | 0.86% | 230.58% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) | $57.28B | 5.25% | 5.15% | 6.33% | 6.87% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
35.6%
ROE
-45.3%
MSCI Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MSCI Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 35.60%.
- Is MSCI Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- MSCI Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 35.60% is 26% above its 5-year average of 28.17%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.21%–35.60%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 33.89%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 30.89%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 28.17%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 22.64%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 18.91%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MSCI stock is 16.35%.
MSCI Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 35.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | 32.18% |
| 2023-12-31 | 28.95% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.21% |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 21.48% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.98% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.00% |
| 2010-11-30 | 4.74% |
| 2009-11-30 | 9.87% |
| 2008-11-30 | 11.33% |
| 2007-11-30 | 11.54% |
| 2006-11-30 | 5.95% |
| 2005-11-30 | 5.51% |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.00% |
| 2003-11-30 | 17.42% |
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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