Company / Profit Margin
MSCI Inc. Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
38.4%
FY2025
5-year range
35.5% / 45.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#53 of 280
Financials
What the data says
MSCI Inc.'s profit margin of 38.4% is higher than 81% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 22.7% in FY2018 to 100.9% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
38.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Declined from 45.4% to 38.4% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 19% in FinancialsTop 19% of 280This company 38.4% Sector average 69.8%
▼
-45.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 1.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 31.4pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2018.
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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 38.4% | -1.2% |
| FY2024 | 38.8% | -14.5% |
| FY2023 | 45.4% | +27.9% |
| FY2022 | 35.5% | -1.9% |
| FY2021 | 36.2% | +1.9% |
| FY2020 | 35.5% | -1.9% |
| FY2019 | 36.2% | +59.6% |
| FY2018 | 22.7% | -77.5% |
| FY2017 | 100.9% | +254.0% |
| FY2016 | 28.5% | +17.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026