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MSCI vs. MORN, MCO, SPGI, TYL, and IBKR

Should you buy MSCI stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MSCI with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with MSCI include Morningstar (MORN), Moody's (MCO), S&P Global (SPGI), Tyler Technologies (TYL), and Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR).

How does MSCI compare to Morningstar?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, MSCI had 13 more articles in the media than Morningstar. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for MSCI and 22 mentions for Morningstar. MSCI's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Morningstar's score of 0.48 indicating that MSCI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MSCI
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Morningstar
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

MSCI has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Morningstar has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

MSCI has a net margin of 40.74% compared to Morningstar's net margin of 16.06%. Morningstar's return on equity of 33.14% beat MSCI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MSCI40.74% -65.48% 24.49%
Morningstar 16.06%33.14%12.05%

MSCI has higher revenue and earnings than Morningstar. Morningstar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MSCI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MSCI$3.13B13.51$1.20B$17.5133.22
Morningstar$2.45B2.39$374.20M$9.8215.65

90.0% of MSCI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.0% of Morningstar shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of MSCI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of Morningstar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MSCI pays an annual dividend of $8.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Morningstar pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. MSCI pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Morningstar pays out 20.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. MSCI has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Morningstar has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

MSCI currently has a consensus target price of $697.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.82%. Morningstar has a consensus target price of $227.67, indicating a potential upside of 48.14%. Given Morningstar's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Morningstar is more favorable than MSCI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MSCI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
Morningstar
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

MSCI beats Morningstar on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MSCI compare to Moody's?

Moody's (NYSE:MCO) and MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Moody's has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MSCI has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

MSCI has a net margin of 40.74% compared to Moody's' net margin of 31.69%. Moody's' return on equity of 70.97% beat MSCI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Moody's31.69% 70.97% 17.98%
MSCI 40.74%-65.48%24.49%

Moody's pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. MSCI pays an annual dividend of $8.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Moody's pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MSCI pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Moody's has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and MSCI has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

Moody's presently has a consensus price target of $541.83, indicating a potential upside of 20.09%. MSCI has a consensus price target of $697.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.82%. Given Moody's' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Moody's is more favorable than MSCI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Moody's
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
MSCI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09

Moody's has higher revenue and earnings than MSCI. Moody's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MSCI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Moody's$7.72B10.21$2.46B$13.9532.34
MSCI$3.13B13.51$1.20B$17.5133.22

92.1% of Moody's shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of MSCI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Moody's shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of MSCI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, MSCI had 4 more articles in the media than Moody's. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for MSCI and 31 mentions for Moody's. Moody's' average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat MSCI's score of 0.60 indicating that Moody's is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Moody's
29 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MSCI
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Moody's beats MSCI on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MSCI compare to S&P Global?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

90.0% of MSCI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of S&P Global shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of MSCI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of S&P Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MSCI pays an annual dividend of $8.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. S&P Global pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. MSCI pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&P Global pays out 24.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. MSCI has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and S&P Global has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.

In the previous week, S&P Global had 19 more articles in the media than MSCI. MarketBeat recorded 54 mentions for S&P Global and 35 mentions for MSCI. S&P Global's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat MSCI's score of 0.60 indicating that S&P Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MSCI
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
S&P Global
47 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MSCI presently has a consensus target price of $697.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.82%. S&P Global has a consensus target price of $545.28, suggesting a potential upside of 32.57%. Given S&P Global's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe S&P Global is more favorable than MSCI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MSCI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
S&P Global
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

MSCI has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&P Global has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

MSCI has a net margin of 40.74% compared to S&P Global's net margin of 30.37%. S&P Global's return on equity of 17.26% beat MSCI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MSCI40.74% -65.48% 24.49%
S&P Global 30.37%17.26%9.21%

S&P Global has higher revenue and earnings than MSCI. S&P Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MSCI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MSCI$3.13B13.51$1.20B$17.5133.22
S&P Global$15.34B7.94$4.47B$15.8026.03

Summary

MSCI beats S&P Global on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MSCI compare to Tyler Technologies?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and Tyler Technologies (NYSE:TYL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, MSCI had 33 more articles in the media than Tyler Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for MSCI and 2 mentions for Tyler Technologies. Tyler Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat MSCI's score of 0.60 indicating that Tyler Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MSCI
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tyler Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

MSCI currently has a consensus price target of $697.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.82%. Tyler Technologies has a consensus price target of $468.87, suggesting a potential upside of 67.94%. Given Tyler Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tyler Technologies is more favorable than MSCI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MSCI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
Tyler Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

MSCI has a net margin of 40.74% compared to Tyler Technologies' net margin of 13.26%. Tyler Technologies' return on equity of 10.74% beat MSCI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MSCI40.74% -65.48% 24.49%
Tyler Technologies 13.26%10.74%7.30%

90.0% of MSCI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of Tyler Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of MSCI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Tyler Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MSCI has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tyler Technologies has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

MSCI has higher revenue and earnings than Tyler Technologies. MSCI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tyler Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MSCI$3.13B13.51$1.20B$17.5133.22
Tyler Technologies$2.33B5.05$315.60M$7.2438.56

Summary

MSCI beats Tyler Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MSCI compare to Interactive Brokers Group?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

MSCI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Interactive Brokers Group. MSCI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Interactive Brokers Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MSCI$3.13B13.51$1.20B$17.5133.22
Interactive Brokers Group$10.42B15.62$984M$2.3241.38

MSCI has a net margin of 40.74% compared to Interactive Brokers Group's net margin of 9.65%. Interactive Brokers Group's return on equity of 5.19% beat MSCI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MSCI40.74% -65.48% 24.49%
Interactive Brokers Group 9.65%5.19%0.52%

MSCI presently has a consensus target price of $697.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.82%. Interactive Brokers Group has a consensus target price of $85.22, suggesting a potential downside of 11.23%. Given MSCI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MSCI is more favorable than Interactive Brokers Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MSCI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
Interactive Brokers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

MSCI has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Interactive Brokers Group has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MSCI had 15 more articles in the media than Interactive Brokers Group. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for MSCI and 20 mentions for Interactive Brokers Group. Interactive Brokers Group's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat MSCI's score of 0.60 indicating that Interactive Brokers Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MSCI
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Interactive Brokers Group
15 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.0% of MSCI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.8% of Interactive Brokers Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of MSCI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Interactive Brokers Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MSCI pays an annual dividend of $8.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Interactive Brokers Group pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. MSCI pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Interactive Brokers Group pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. MSCI has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Interactive Brokers Group has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. MSCI is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

MSCI beats Interactive Brokers Group on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MSCI vs. The Competition

MetricMSCIFIN IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$42.31B$12.52B$13.97B$23.21B
Dividend Yield1.41%7.57%5.74%4.06%
P/E Ratio33.2222.1920.2031.61
Price / Sales13.514.20144.10112.15
Price / Cash27.5712.9919.5724.44
Price / Book-16.103.232.254.68
Net Income$1.20B$553.89M$1.14B$1.08B
7 Day Performance-2.91%-1.25%-0.37%-0.82%
1 Month Performance-0.13%2.35%0.85%1.07%
1 Year Performance6.77%6.23%22.83%25.02%

MSCI Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MSCI
MSCI
4.8452 of 5 stars
$581.69
+0.1%
$697.00
+19.8%
+6.8%$42.31B$3.13B33.226,268
MORN
Morningstar
3.9517 of 5 stars
$173.13
-1.2%
$236.50
+36.6%
-48.9%$6.58B$2.51B17.6310,973
MCO
Moody's
4.8618 of 5 stars
$454.16
+1.4%
$544.29
+19.8%
-4.0%$79.34B$7.87B32.5616,076
SPGI
S&P Global
4.9604 of 5 stars
$424.57
+1.4%
$546.39
+28.7%
-18.4%$125.67B$15.34B26.8744,500
TYL
Tyler Technologies
4.4624 of 5 stars
$289.49
-3.1%
$468.87
+62.0%
-51.0%$12.21B$2.38B39.987,800

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