MSCICAUTIOUS

MSCI Gross Margin Analysis

82.7%

Updated 9h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering the direct costs of producing its services — here, MSCI keeps $0.827 of every $1.00 in revenue.

Sector Performance

94th percentile

MSCI

82.7%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

83.3%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering the direct costs of producing its services — here, MSCI keeps $0.827 of every $1.00 in revenue.

At 82.7%, MSCI sits far above its sector peers, whose median gross margin is 46.4%, placing the company in the 94th percentile. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.7%, down from 83.3% in the prior period; no longer-term trend data for the last eight quarters is available. A very high margin with a slight quarterly dip suggests MSCI retains strong pricing power but is not improving its cost structure at the moment. This high margin could cushion earnings if revenue slows, yet the small decline warrants attention. The metric largely supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the level is excellent, but the lack of a clear upward trend and the recent slippage align with caution rather than confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MSCI?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are MSCI's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), WEC (43.1%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.