Debt-to-Equity Ratio

With a debt-to-equity ratio of -2.31x, MSCI has negative shareholder equity — meaning its total liabilities exceed its total assets.

This is an unusual and risky capital structure, as a positive ratio (like the sector median of 0.73x) would indicate debt is used alongside equity. MSCI ranks in the 5th percentile among sector peers, far below the median and almost all competitors. No trend data is available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so there is no way to assess whether the negative equity position is improving or worsening. The combination of an extremely low (negative) level and absent trend information points to elevated financial risk, since the company operates with a deficit on its balance sheet. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as negative equity typically signals a higher chance of financial distress or restructuring.

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