MSCI MSCI PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for MSCI stock stands at 40.08 as of Jan 17, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $15.27 and the stock price of $612.02 per share. An increase of 9% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 36.9 of the past four quarters.
MSCI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of MSCI has been 41.21. The current 40.08 price-to-earnings ratio is 2.7% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, MSCI's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2021 quarter at 72.94, with a price of $608.34 and an EPS of $8.34. The Dec 2018 quarter saw the lowest point at 25.29, with a price of $147.43 and an EPS of $5.83.
MSCI PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 81.77% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -38.02% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39.15 | -9.27% |
| 2022 | 43.15 | -38.02% |
| 2021 | 69.62 | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 62.1 | 60.18% |
| 2019 | 38.77 | 53.3% |
| 2018 | 25.29 | -32.85% |
| 2017 | 37.66 | 30.04% |
| 2016 | 28.96 | -17.7% |
| 2015 | 35.19 | 81.77% |
| 2014 | 19.36 | -18.07% |
MSCI average PE ratio chart
Currently, MSCI's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MSCI PE vs peers
When compared to its peers EQIX and MCO, MSCI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than BR's and FDS's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 32.72 | $17.61B |
| BR Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc | 39.45 | $26.93B |
| MSCI MSCI Inc | 40.08 | $47.96B |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 42.94 | $14.03B |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 43.3 | $86.22B |
| EQIX Equinix Inc | 82.26 | $88.34B |
| IHS IHS Holding Ltd | N/A | $1.07B |
Frequently asked questions
What is MSCI's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MSCI stock as of Jan 17, 2025, stands at 40.08.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for MSCI (MSCI)?
The average PE ratio for MSCI stock over the past 3 years is 42.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for MSCI (MSCI)?
The average PE ratio for MSCI stock over the past 5 years is 49.27.
What is the highest PE ratio for MSCI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 72.94 and it was in the Sep 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MSCI compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of MSCI is 2.7% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is MSCI's PE ratio calculated (MSCI PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 17, 2025), MSCI's stock price is $612.02. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $15.27. Therefore, MSCI's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.08. PE RATIO(40.08) = STOCK PRICE($612.02) / TTM EPS($15.27)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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