MSCIMSCI -0.73%95 Buyback Yield % is 6.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates MSCI with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $714.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Capital Markets companies, MSCI ranks better than 96.51% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for MSCI's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MSCI vs COIN, NDAQ, CBOE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, MSCI's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MSCI Buyback Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MSCI's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSCI's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MSCI (MSCI) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, MSCI's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.39 to 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #9 out of 258 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is MSCI's Buyback Yield % too high?
MSCI's current Buyback Yield % of 6.34 is 203% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 14.60. Based on the distribution chart, MSCI ranks #9 out of 258 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MSCI has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSCI's Buyback Yield % compare to COIN and NDAQ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #9 out of 258 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places MSCI in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, MSCI's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.39 to 14.60 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Capital Markets company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. MSCI's current Buyback Yield % is 6.34, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSCI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCI (MSCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $714.26, compared to a current price of $577.29 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.34, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. MSCI's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSCI (MSCI), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MSCI (MSCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $577.29 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $714.26.
GuruFocus considers MSCI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSCI:
Buyback Yield %: 6.34 (203% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: $714.26 vs. price of $577.29 (19.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSCI has described its mission as enabling investors to build better portfolios for a better world. MSCI's largest and most profitable segment is its index segment, where it provides benchmarking to asset managers and asset owners. MSCI boasts over $18 trillion (as of December 2025) in benchmarked assets, including over $2.3 trillion in ETF assets linked to MSCI indexes. The MSCI analytics segment provides portfolio management and risk management analytics software to asset managers and asset owners. In its sustainability and climate segment, MSCI provides ESG data to the investment industry. In private assets, MSCI provides real restate reporting, market data, benchmarking, and analytics to investors and real estate managers.
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