MSCI Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A negative debt-to-equity ratio of -2.37x means the company's liabilities exceed its total shareholders' equity, indicating accumulated losses or buybacks have left equity in deficit.
Sector Performance
4th percentileMSCI
-2.37x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
-2.31x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A negative debt-to-equity ratio of -2.37x means the company's liabilities exceed its total shareholders' equity, indicating accumulated losses or buybacks have left equity in deficit.
This is far below the sector median of 0.73x, placing MSCI in the 4th percentile among peers, meaning only 4% of comparable firms have a lower (more negative) ratio. The trend for this metric is not calculable for the year-over-year comparison (N/A), and the quarter-over-quarter change shows a slight further decline of -2.6%, from -2.31x to -2.37x. A negative and worsening ratio signals elevated financial risk, as the company has no equity cushion to absorb losses or support additional borrowing. This combination of an extreme negative level and deteriorating quarterly movement directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MSCI?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are MSCI's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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-2.37x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
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