Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
MSCI Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
21.1%
FY2025
5-year range
10.2% / 21.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 402
Financials
What the data says
Among 402 Financials companies, MSCI Inc. is in the top 2% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 7.7% in FY2018 to 21.1% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.7%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Remained stable around 21.1% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +9.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in FinancialsTop 2% of 402This company 21.1% Sector average 2.8%
▼
+664.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 3.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 18.3pp above the Financials sector average.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.1% | +3.5% |
| FY2024 | 20.4% | -2.1% |
| FY2023 | 20.8% | +72.8% |
| FY2022 | 12.0% | +17.6% |
| FY2021 | 10.2% | -28.5% |
| FY2020 | 14.3% | +6.9% |
| FY2019 | 13.4% | +74.2% |
| FY2018 | 7.7% | -17.0% |
| FY2017 | 9.3% | +0.7% |
| FY2016 | 9.2% | +30.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026