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MSCI INC (3HM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:3HM - US55354G1004 - Common Stock

477 EUR
-12.2 (-2.49%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall 3HM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 3HM against 112 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. 3HM scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, 3HM is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years 3HM has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 3HM had a positive operating cash flow.
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 99.11% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 34.14%, 3HM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
3HM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.39%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (34.14%) for 3HM is above the 3 year average (29.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

The Profit Margin of 3HM (39.46%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 3HM has remained more or less at the same level.
3HM's Operating Margin of 53.86% is amongst the best of the industry. 3HM outperforms 91.07% 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 amongst the best of the industry. 3HM outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
3HM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
3HM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
3HM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 7.12. This indicates that 3HM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
3HM has a Altman-Z score of 7.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. 3HM outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 3HM is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take 3HM, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
3HM's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 3HM outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 7.12
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 0.86 indicates that 3HM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3HM has a Current ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that 3HM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3HM has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 3HM outperforms 56.25% 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

3HM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.44%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, 3HM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.48% in the last year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, 3HM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.18%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 3HM.
3HM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. 3HM is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 (22.88), we can say 3HM is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.84
Fwd PE 28.84
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 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 3HM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 3HM is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.14
EV/EBITDA 27.21
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 12.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y13.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, 3HM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
3HM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, 3HM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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

45.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 3HM. 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.
DP45.34%
EPS Next 2Y13.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
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 (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

477

-12.2 (-2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners93.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.91B
Analysts77.6
Price Target530.7 (11.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend5.54
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)-2.34%
PT rev (3m)-3.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.84
Fwd PE 28.84
P/S 14.63
P/FCF 32.14
P/OCF 29.32
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 27.21
EPS(TTM)13.69
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)16.54
Fwd EY3.47%
FCF(TTM)14.84
FCFY3.11%
OCF(TTM)16.27
OCFY3.41%
SpS32.61
BVpS-9.68
TBVpS-51.11
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.86
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 7.12
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 Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.48%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y12.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.14%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
EBIT growth 1Y11.25%
EBIT growth 3Y12.53%
EBIT growth 5Y15.13%
EBIT Next Year21.56%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
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%