
NYSE:MSCI
This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.
MSCI Inc. stands as a leader in the ETF market, showcasing a robust business performance with a significant increase in market index fees and substantial assets under management. The latest earnings report indicated a remarkable 26% rise in fees, and the analytic division also showed a healthy 6% growth. Despite a slight uptick in debt due to a major acquisition, the company's cash reserves remain stable, and it is actively repurchasing shares. Experts note that MSCI's oligopolistic position in financial data and index licensing gives it a competitive edge, enhancing its attractiveness as a long-term investment. Furthermore, the firm is diversifying into alternative assets and is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing trends favoring passive investment strategies, with strong margins and recurring revenue contributing to its financial stability.
On the list of great companies to own when they get beaten up. Problem now is it's run a lot, expensive multiple. Great data service provider. Sector's done well. If you own it, trim a bit and take some profits. He owns Blackrock (BLK) in the sector, which has long-term growth and a lower multiple.
(A Top Pick May 28/18 Up 7%) The compiler of stock indices. An 84% percent annualized return thus far, he says. It is a great company, because it is capital light, great returns on equity and the revenue continues to grow ($1.8 billion last year). Not a cheap stock and the technical chart is a work of art, he says.
It has been trading on 52 week high, has positive earning upgrades and all around good news. He pays them a fee for the proprietary use of their data. This is really a data company. The PE at the low to mid-20s is not bad with growth in the 30% range – a good ratio. Defensive in a down turn. Trade it knowing it is near the cycle top.
All his Top Picks today are high margin, low capex, run by great management teams, generating lots of free cashflow.
(Analysts’ price target is $545.07)Index business -- fund managers need to use benchmarks, owned by MSCI, for which they pay a licensing fee that goes up every year. 290K indices that they sell. A Top 10, great business in the world, but valuation always expensive. Big dip in April-May, missed earnings expectations.
A play on global growth, generates lots of free cashflow. Topline and bottom line should grow by double digits for a very long time. Yield is 1.3%.