MSCISTU:3HM +0.47%95 FCF Margin % is 32.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 44.03. GuruFocus rates STU:3HM with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €626.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Capital Markets companies, MSCI ranks better than 79.64% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MSCI's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €240 Mil. MSCI's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €736 Mil. Therefore, MSCI's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSCI's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:3HM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.89 Med: 44.03 Max: 48.55
Current: 45.24
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of MSCI was 48.55%. The lowest was 27.89%. And the median was 44.03%.
STU:3HM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.64% of 771
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs STU:3HM: 45.24
MSCI FCF Margin % Related Terms
MSCI FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSCI's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:3HM vs COIN, NDAQ, CBOE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, MSCI's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MSCI FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MSCI's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSCI's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MSCI (STU:3HM) has a FCF Margin % of 32.68% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 44.03. Over the past decade, MSCI's FCF Margin % has ranged from 27.89 to 48.55. According to the industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #157 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is MSCI's FCF Margin % too high?
MSCI's current FCF Margin % of 32.68% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 44.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.89 to a high of 48.55. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 0.90. MSCI's value of 32.68% is 3531.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSCI ranks #157 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MSCI has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSCI's FCF Margin % compare to COIN and NDAQ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #157 out of 771 companies for FCF Margin %. This places MSCI in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.90. MSCI's value of 32.68% is 3531.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MSCI's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 27.89 to 48.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.03 vs. the industry median of 0.90, MSCI has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 0.90, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSCI's current FCF Margin % of 32.68% is 3531.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSCI's current FCF Margin % is 32.68%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 44.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSCI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCI (STU:3HM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €626.43, compared to a current price of €512.40 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 32.68%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 44.03 and 3531.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.90. MSCI's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSCI (STU:3HM), the current FCF Margin % is 32.68% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MSCI (STU:3HM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €512.40 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €626.43.
GuruFocus considers MSCI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3HM:
FCF Margin %: 32.68% (26% below median its 10-year median of 44.03)
GF Value™: €626.43 vs. price of €512.40 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3531.1% above the Capital Markets median (#157 of 771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3HM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSCI has described its mission as enabling investors to build better portfolios for a better world. MSCI's largest and most profitable segment is its index segment, where it provides benchmarking to asset managers and asset owners. MSCI boasts over $18 trillion (as of December 2025) in benchmarked assets, including over $2.3 trillion in ETF assets linked to MSCI indexes. The MSCI analytics segment provides portfolio management and risk management analytics software to asset managers and asset owners. In its sustainability and climate segment, MSCI provides ESG data to the investment industry. In private assets, MSCI provides real restate reporting, market data, benchmarking, and analytics to investors and real estate managers.
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