Company / Operating Margin
MSCI Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
54.7%
FY2025
5-year range
48.5% / 54.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 105
Financials
What the data says
Among 105 Financials companies, MSCI Inc. is in the top 9% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 33.8% in FY2016 to 192.5% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
54.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.5%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Remained stable around 54.7% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in FinancialsTop 9% of 105This company 54.7% Sector average -49.0%
▼
+211.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 2.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 103.6pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 54.7% | +2.1% |
| FY2024 | 53.5% | -2.2% |
| FY2023 | 54.8% | +4.9% |
| FY2022 | 52.2% | +7.6% |
| FY2021 | 48.5% | -7.1% |
| FY2020 | 52.2% | +7.6% |
| FY2019 | 48.5% | +14.4% |
| FY2018 | 42.4% | -78.0% |
| FY2017 | 192.5% | +469.0% |
| FY2016 | 33.8% | -9.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026