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MSCI INC (3HM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:3HM - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US55354G1004 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

499.4  +5.2 (+1.05%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, 3HM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 3HM was compared to 109 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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

The Return On Assets of 3HM (21.36%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 33.46%, 3HM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 3HM is significantly above the industry average of 8.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (33.46%) for 3HM is above the 3 year average (29.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.36%
ROE N/A
ROIC 33.46%
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

The Profit Margin of 3HM (39.08%) is better than 84.40% of its industry peers.
3HM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
3HM has a better Operating Margin (53.60%) than 89.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 3HM has grown nicely.
3HM's Gross Margin of 82.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 78.90% of its industry peers.
3HM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 53.6%
PM (TTM) 39.08%
GM 82.11%
OM growth 3Y0.65%
OM growth 5Y1.98%
PM growth 3Y3.01%
PM growth 5Y1.43%
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

The number of shares outstanding for 3HM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
3HM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 7.06 indicates that 3HM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.06, 3HM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 3HM is 3.30, which is a good value as it means it would take 3HM, 3.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
3HM's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 78.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.3
Altman-Z 7.06
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

A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that 3HM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3HM has a Current ratio (0.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that 3HM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3HM has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 3HM outperforms 55.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
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 12.72% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3HM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.67%.
3HM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.72%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.67%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, 3HM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 3HM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.65%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.14%
EPS Next 5Y11.73%
Revenue Next Year7.51%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y7.71%

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

3HM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.44.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 3HM.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 3HM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say 3HM is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.68, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 3HM.
3HM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3HM to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say 3HM is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.44
Fwd PE 30.68
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 the industry average as 64.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 3HM is valued a bit cheaper than 69.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.93
EV/EBITDA 28.19
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.
3HM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
3HM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)2
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

3HM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
3HM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.70.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.27, 3HM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of 3HM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.74%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.74%
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 45.68% 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.
DP45.68%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.14%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

499.4

+5.2 (+1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-22 2025-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-21 2025-07-21/bmo
Inst Owners93.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.92%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.64B
Analysts76.8
Price Target548.08 (9.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%
Yearly Dividend5.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.74%
DP45.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.95%
Min EPS beat(2)0.18%
Max EPS beat(2)3.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.21%
Min EPS beat(4)0.18%
Max EPS beat(4)3.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)2.39%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)2.32%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)2.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.79%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.18%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)-2.5%
PT rev (3m)-15.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.44
Fwd PE 30.68
P/S 15.54
P/FCF 32.93
P/OCF 30.21
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.19
EPS(TTM)13.34
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)16.28
Fwd EY3.26%
FCF(TTM)15.17
FCFY3.04%
OCF(TTM)16.53
OCFY3.31%
SpS32.13
BVpS-10.54
TBVpS-52.38
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.36%
ROE N/A
ROCE 40.39%
ROIC 33.46%
ROICexc 36.85%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 53.6%
PM (TTM) 39.08%
GM 82.11%
FCFM 47.21%
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 5Y1.43%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.3
Debt/EBITDA 2.59
Cap/Depr 66.19%
Cap/Sales 4.23%
Interest Coverage 8.72
Cash Conversion 85.75%
Profit Quality 120.82%
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 7.06
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)64.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.29%
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
EPS Next Y12.65%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.14%
EPS Next 5Y11.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.67%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year7.51%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y7.71%
EBIT growth 1Y11.12%
EBIT growth 3Y12.53%
EBIT growth 5Y15.13%
EBIT Next Year19.23%
EBIT Next 3Y12.43%
EBIT Next 5Y11.1%
FCF growth 1Y33.14%
FCF growth 3Y16.55%
FCF growth 5Y16.16%
OCF growth 1Y34.78%
OCF growth 3Y17.06%
OCF growth 5Y16.18%