MSCI Inc. (MSCI) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 39.5x, near 5Y avg of 44.8x · 45th percentile · In line with own history · Data 2008–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 7, 2026, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.5x, with a stock price of $614.04 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $17.98.
The current P/E is 12% below its 5-year average of 44.8x. Over the past five years, MSCI's P/E has ranged from a low of 31.0x to a high of 73.7x, placing the current valuation at the 45th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 14.3x, MSCI trades at a 176% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 800 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 160.4x.
The PEG ratio of 2.33 (P/E divided by 11% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, MSCI commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.6x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our MSCI DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
MSCI Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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MSCI P/E vs Peers
Indexes, Benchmarks and Ratings peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $132B | 30.5 | 3.51 | +19% | |
| $76B | 23.4 | 2.63 | +21% | |
| $88B | 36.5 | 4.68 | +21% | |
| $120B | 66.8 | 2.01 | +8% | |
| $9B | 16.2Lowest | 1.62Best | +12% | |
| $48B | 27.3 | 2.56 | +60%Best | |
| $77M | 60.1 | - | -84% | |
| $25B | 28.9 | 3.39 | -3% | |
| $38B | 25.8 | 3.54 | -30% | |
| $157B | 28.5 | 13.29 | -16% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
MSCI Historical P/E Data (2008–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $539.01 | $17.37 | 31.0x | -14% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $573.73 | $15.55 | 36.9x | +2% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $567.41 | $15.77 | 36.0x | -1% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $576.74 | $15.10 | 38.2x | +5% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $565.50 | $14.55 | 38.9x | +7% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $600.01 | $14.06 | 42.7x | +18% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $582.93 | $15.23 | 38.3x | +5% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $481.75 | $14.93 | 32.3x | -11% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $560.45 | $14.65 | 38.3x | +5% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $565.65 | $14.40 | 39.3x | +8% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $513.08 | $12.00 | 42.8x | +18% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $469.29 | $11.41 | 41.1x | +13% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $559.69 | $10.91 | 51.3x | +41% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $465.17 | $10.72 | 43.4x | +20% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $421.79 | $10.37 | 40.7x | +12% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $412.15 | $9.72 | 42.4x | +17% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $502.88 | $9.12 | 55.1x | +52% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $612.69 | $8.70 | 70.4x | +94% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $608.34 | $8.25 | 73.7x | +103% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $533.08 | $8.38 | 63.6x | +75% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $419.28 | $7.75 | 54.1x | +49% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $446.53 | $7.12 | 62.7x | +73% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $356.78 | $6.69 | 53.3x | +47% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $333.82 | $6.13 | 54.5x | +50% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $288.96 | $6.24 | 46.3x | +28% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $258.18 | $6.59 | 39.2x | +8% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $217.75 | $6.85 | 31.8x | -12% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $238.79 | $6.61 | 36.1x | -0% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $198.84 | $6.42 | 31.0x | -15% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $147.43 | $5.58 | 26.4x | -27% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $177.41 | $4.58 | 38.7x | +7% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $165.43 | $4.15 | 39.9x | +10% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $149.47 | $3.76 | 39.8x | +10% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $126.54 | $3.32 | 38.1x | +5% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $116.90 | $3.35 | 34.9x | -4% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $102.99 | $3.10 | 33.2x | -8% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $97.19 | $2.90 | 33.5x | -8% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $78.78 | $2.70 | 29.2x | -20% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $83.94 | $2.54 | 33.0x | -9% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $77.12 | $2.45 | 31.5x | -13% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $74.08 | $2.26 | 32.8x | -10% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $72.13 | $2.05 | 35.2x | -3% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $59.46 | $1.87 | 31.8x | -12% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $61.55 | $1.72 | 35.8x | -1% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $61.31 | $2.13 | 28.8x | -21% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $47.44 | $2.42 | 19.6x | -46% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $47.02 | $2.42 | 19.4x | -46% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $45.85 | $2.44 | 18.8x | -48% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $43.02 | $2.03 | 21.2x | -42% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $43.72 | $1.83 | 23.9x | -34% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $40.26 | $1.88 | 21.4x | -41% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $33.27 | $1.81 | 18.4x | -49% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $33.93 | $1.61 | 21.1x | -42% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $30.99 | $1.49 | 20.8x | -43% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $35.79 | $1.42 | 25.2x | -31% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $34.02 | $1.44 | 23.6x | -35% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $36.81 | $1.51 | 24.4x | -33% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $32.93 | $1.42 | 23.2x | -36% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $30.33 | $1.31 | 23.2x | -36% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $37.68 | $0.99 | 38.2x | +5% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $36.82 | $0.85 | 43.5x | +20% |
| FY2010 Q4 | - | $34.06 | $0.84 | 40.8x | +12% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $29.90 | $0.82 | 36.7x | +1% |
| FY2010 Q2 | May 31 2010 | $29.65 | $0.94 | 31.5x | -13% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Feb 28 2010 | $29.98 | $0.91 | 32.9x | -9% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Nov 30 2009 | $30.47 | $0.82 | 37.2x | +2% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Aug 31 2009 | $29.42 | $0.71 | 41.4x | +14% |
| FY2009 Q2 | May 31 2009 | $21.27 | $0.69 | 30.8x | -15% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Feb 28 2009 | $15.76 | $0.67 | 23.5x | -35% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Nov 30 2008 | $15.43 | $0.68 | 22.7x | -37% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Aug 31 2008 | $29.85 | $0.77 | 38.8x | +7% |
| FY2008 Q2 | May 31 2008 | $35.55 | $0.83 | 42.8x | +18% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 36.3x
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MSCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSCI stock.
What is MSCI's P/E ratio?
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 39.5x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $17.98. The 5-year average P/E is 44.8x and the historical range spans 31.0x to 73.7x.
Is MSCI stock overvalued or undervalued?
MSCI trades at 39.5x P/E, near its 5-year average of 44.8x. The 45th percentile ranking within the 31.0x–73.7x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is MSCI stock expensive?
MSCI is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 39.5x is near the 5-year average of 44.8x (45th percentile of historical range).
What is MSCI's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, MSCI's P/E ratio has ranged from 31.0x to 73.7x, with a median of 41.1x and an average of 44.8x. The current P/E of 39.5x places the stock at the 45th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2008–2026.
How does MSCI's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
MSCI trades at 39.5x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.6x. The 54% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does MSCI's valuation compare to Financial Services peers?
MSCI Inc. P/E of 39.5x compares to the Financial Services sector median of 14.3x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is MSCI's PEG ratio?
MSCI PEG ratio is 2.33, based on a P/E of 39.5x and EPS growth of 10.7%. A PEG above 2.0 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings growth — typically considered expensive.
What is MSCI's earnings yield?
MSCI earnings yield is 2.53%, the inverse of its 39.5x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.