MSCIMEX:MSCI 93 Gross Margin % is 83.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 82.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:MSCI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN12,618.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, MSCI ranks better than 82.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MSCI's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,785 Mil. MSCI's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,342 Mil. Therefore, MSCI's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 83.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSCI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MSCI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.09 Med: 82.01 Max: 82.86
Current: 82.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MSCI was 82.86%. The lowest was 78.09%. And the median was 82.01%.
MEX:MSCI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.85% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 48.285
vs MEX:MSCI: 82.86
MSCI had a gross margin of 83.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MSCI was -0.10% per year.
MSCI (MEX:MSCI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
MSCI had a gross margin of 83.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
MSCI Gross Margin % Related Terms
MSCI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSCI's Gross 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.
MEX:MSCI vs COIN, NDAQ, CBOE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, MSCI's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MSCI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSCI's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
MSCI (MEX:MSCI) has a Gross Margin % of 83.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.01. Over the past decade, MSCI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.09 to 82.86. According to the industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #106 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is MSCI's Gross Margin % too high?
MSCI's current Gross Margin % of 83.33% is near median its 10-year median of 82.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.09 to a high of 82.86. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. MSCI's value of 83.33% is 72.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSCI ranks #106 out of 618 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 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSCI's Gross Margin % compare to COIN and NDAQ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MSCI ranks #106 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MSCI in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. MSCI's value of 83.33% is 72.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MSCI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.09 to 82.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.01 vs. the industry median of 48.29, 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 Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.29, based on 618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSCI's current Gross Margin % of 83.33% is 72.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MSCI and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSCI's current Gross Margin % is 83.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.01. 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 (MEX:MSCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN12,618.85, compared to a current price of MXN10,195.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.01 and 72.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. MSCI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSCI (MEX:MSCI), the current Gross Margin % is 83.33% 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 (MEX:MSCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN10,195.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN12,618.85.
GuruFocus considers MSCI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MSCI:
Gross Margin %: 83.33% (near median its 10-year median of 82.01)
GF Value™: MXN12,618.85 vs. price of MXN10,195.00 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.6% above the Capital Markets median (#106 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MSCI 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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