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MSCI INC (3HM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

465.7  -7.3 (-1.54%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, 3HM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 3HM was compared to 108 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While 3HM has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 3HM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

3HM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 3HM had a positive cash flow from operations.
3HM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 3HM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.36%, 3HM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of 3HM (33.46%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
3HM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.39%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.91%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 39.08%, 3HM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.65% of the companies in the same industry.
3HM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
3HM's Operating Margin of 53.60% is amongst the best of the industry. 3HM outperforms 90.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 3HM has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.11%, 3HM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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

Compared to 1 year ago, 3HM has less shares outstanding
3HM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 3HM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

3HM has an Altman-Z score of 6.66. This indicates that 3HM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
3HM has a Altman-Z score of 6.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 95.19% of its industry peers.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 81.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.3
Altman-Z 6.66
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 0.84. 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 Current ratio of 0.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 56.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that 3HM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.84, 3HM is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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

3HM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.72%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, 3HM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.74% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 3HM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.67% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 3HM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y12.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year7.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.04%
Revenue Next 5Y8.17%

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 3HM.
3HM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
3HM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.29, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 3HM.
3HM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
3HM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 21.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.72
Fwd PE 27.29
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 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
3HM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 3HM is cheaper than 70.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.75
EV/EBITDA 25.8
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
3HM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 3HM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y12.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

3HM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of 3HM has falen by -21.09%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.50, 3HM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.36, 3HM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of 3HM grows each year by 19.74%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of 3HM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.68%
EPS Next 2Y12.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
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 (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

465.7

-7.3 (-1.54%)

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 Owners93.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.87%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.14B
Analysts77.5
Price Target538.23 (15.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%
Yearly Dividend5.72
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)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
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)-16.63%
PT rev (3m)-17.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.72
Fwd PE 27.29
P/S 14.05
P/FCF 29.75
P/OCF 27.3
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.8
EPS(TTM)13.81
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)17.06
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)15.65
FCFY3.36%
OCF(TTM)17.06
OCFY3.66%
SpS33.16
BVpS-10.88
TBVpS-54.05
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)1.8
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 6.66
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 Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y12.91%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.67%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year7.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.04%
Revenue Next 5Y8.17%
EBIT growth 1Y11.12%
EBIT growth 3Y12.53%
EBIT growth 5Y15.13%
EBIT Next Year20.55%
EBIT Next 3Y13.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.68%
FCF growth 1Y33.14%
FCF growth 3Y16.55%
FCF growth 5Y16.16%
OCF growth 1Y34.78%
OCF growth 3Y17.06%
OCF growth 5Y16.18%