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MSCI INC (3HM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:3HM - US55354G1004 - Common Stock

469.5 EUR
-5.8 (-1.22%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall 3HM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 3HM against 115 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While 3HM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 3HM is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 3HM was profitable.
3HM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
3HM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
3HM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
3HM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF3HM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

3HM has a Return On Assets of 21.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 99.13% of its industry peers.
3HM has a Return On Invested Capital of 34.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 99.13% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 3HM is significantly above the industry average of 8.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.39%) for 3HM is below the current ROIC(34.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.93%
ROE N/A
ROIC 34.14%
ROA(3y)19.53%
ROA(5y)17.22%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.39%
ROIC(5y)26.42%
3HM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC3HM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

3HM has a Profit Margin of 39.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 84.35% of its industry peers.
3HM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 3HM (53.86%) is better than 90.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 3HM has grown nicely.
3HM's Gross Margin of 82.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 3HM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 53.86%
PM (TTM) 39.46%
GM 82.18%
OM growth 3Y0.65%
OM growth 5Y1.98%
PM growth 3Y3.01%
PM growth 5Y1.42%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
3HM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins3HM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, 3HM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 3HM has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 3HM is higher compared to a year ago.
3HM.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding3HM.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
3HM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets3HM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.87 indicates that 3HM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 3HM (6.87) is better than 93.04% of its industry peers.
3HM has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 3HM would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
3HM's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 74.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 6.87
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
3HM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF3HM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

3HM has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that 3HM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, 3HM is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.91% of the companies in the same industry.
3HM has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that 3HM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
3HM's Quick ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
3HM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites3HM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.44% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 10.48% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, 3HM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%14.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.48%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.14%

3.2 Future

3HM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.18% yearly.
3HM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
EPS Next 5Y12.18%
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.97%
Revenue Next 3Y8.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
3HM.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates3HM.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
3HM.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates3HM.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.66, 3HM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
3HM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.55, 3HM is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.94, 3HM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3HM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, 3HM is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.66
Fwd PE 27.94
3HM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings3HM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 3HM is valued a bit cheaper than 66.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 3HM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.06
EV/EBITDA 25.77
3HM.DE Per share data3HM.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 3HM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 3HM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 3HM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

3HM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, 3HM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.29, 3HM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.29%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of 3HM grows each year by 19.73%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
3HM.DE Yearly Dividends per share3HM.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

3HM pays out 45.34% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
3HM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.34%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
3HM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend3HM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
3HM.DE Dividend Payout.3HM.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.3HM.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MSCI INC

FRA:3HM (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

469.5

-5.8 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners93.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.33B
Analysts77.6
Price Target539.01 (14.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.29%
Yearly Dividend5.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.73%
DP45.34%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.27%
Max EPS beat(2)0.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.27%
Max EPS beat(4)3.71%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.08%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.11%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.14%
PT rev (1m)0.35%
PT rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.66
Fwd PE 27.94
P/S 14.13
P/FCF 31.06
P/OCF 28.33
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.77
EPS(TTM)13.95
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)16.81
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)15.12
FCFY3.22%
OCF(TTM)16.57
OCFY3.53%
SpS33.22
BVpS-9.86
TBVpS-52.06
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)1.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.93%
ROE N/A
ROCE 41.21%
ROIC 34.14%
ROICexc 37.44%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 53.86%
PM (TTM) 39.46%
GM 82.18%
FCFM 45.51%
ROA(3y)19.53%
ROA(5y)17.22%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.39%
ROIC(5y)26.42%
ROICexc(3y)35.12%
ROICexc(5y)35.16%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)35.48%
ROCE(5y)31.9%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.03%
OM growth 3Y0.65%
OM growth 5Y1.98%
PM growth 3Y3.01%
PM growth 5Y1.42%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 68.54%
Cap/Sales 4.39%
Interest Coverage 8.99
Cash Conversion 82.79%
Profit Quality 115.31%
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 6.87
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)64.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)114.05%
Profit Quality(5y)117.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%14.56%
EPS Next Y14.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
EPS Next 5Y12.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.48%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.14%
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.97%
Revenue Next 3Y8.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
EBIT growth 1Y11.25%
EBIT growth 3Y12.53%
EBIT growth 5Y15.13%
EBIT Next Year21.63%
EBIT Next 3Y13.26%
EBIT Next 5Y11.59%
FCF growth 1Y22.67%
FCF growth 3Y16.55%
FCF growth 5Y16.15%
OCF growth 1Y24.75%
OCF growth 3Y17.06%
OCF growth 5Y16.18%