MSCI (MSCI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


MSCI MSCI Inc MSCI
95 GF Score
Price $577.29
GF Value $714.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MSCI Dividend Payout Ratio?

MSCI MSCI -0.73% 95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 327 Capital Markets companies, MSCI ranks worse than 57.49% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MSCI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MSCI was 0.42. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.40.

MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
57.49% of 327 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs MSCI: 0.42

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of MSCI is 1.32%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MSCI was 1.39%. The lowest was 0.47%. And the median was 0.99%.

MSCI's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.05.

During the past 12 months, MSCI's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MSCI was 94.30% per year. The lowest was 16.30% per year. And the median was 23.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

MSCI Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MSCI Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MSCI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.42

MSCI Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.43 0.40 0.39 0.45

MSCI vs COIN, NDAQ, CBOE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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MSCI Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=7.2/ 17.28
=0.42

MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2.05/ 4.55
=0.45

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 mean?
MSCI (MSCI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #188 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is MSCI's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MSCI's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.42. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. MSCI's value of 0.45 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSCI ranks #188 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COIN and NDAQ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #188 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MSCI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. MSCI's value of 0.45 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, MSCI's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.34, MSCI has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSCI's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 32.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSCI's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 32.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSCI (MSCI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: $714.26 vs. price of $577.29 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.4% above the Capital Markets median (#188 of 327)

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 Business Description

Address 250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor, 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA, 10007
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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