Company / Goodwill
MSCI Inc. Goodwill History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.6B / $2.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 316
Financials
What the data says
MSCI Inc.'s goodwill of $2.9B is higher than 81% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Goodwill has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $1.6B in FY2021 to $2.9B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.3%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Remained stable around $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 19% in FinancialsTop 19% of 316This company $2.9B Sector average $3.2B
▼
-9.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- MSCI Inc.'s goodwill has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +13.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, goodwill increased 0.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #59 out of 316 companies in the Financials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 40.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | +0.3% |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | +1.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.9B | +29.1% |
| FY2022 | $2.2B | +42.8% |
| FY2021 | $1.6B | +0.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.6B | +0.2% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | +0.1% |
| FY2018 | $1.6B | +0.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | -0.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | +0.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026