MSCI FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
MSCI's free cash flow yield—cash profit from operations minus capital spending, divided by market value—is 3.5%, meaning investors get $3.50 in cash flow for every $100 of stock price.
Sector Performance
42th percentileMSCI
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
MSCI's free cash flow yield—cash profit from operations minus capital spending, divided by market value—is 3.5%, meaning investors get $3.50 in cash flow for every $100 of stock price.
That sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing MSCI at the 42nd percentile among peers. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -2.8%, while year-over-year change is not available. A yield below the sector median combined with a rising multi-quarter trend suggests improving cash generation, yet the latest quarterly dip adds a note of caution. For an investor, this level still offers less cash return than a typical sector peer, and the recent pullback reduces momentum. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the yield trails the sector median and just turned downward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MSCI?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are MSCI's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How MSCI's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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