MSCI
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Company Overview
MSCI Inc. provides investment decision support tools for clients to manage their investment processes worldwide. It operates through four segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and All Other Private Assets. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process. The Analytics segment offers risk management, performance attribution and portfolio management content, application, and service that provides an integrated view of risk and return.
Revenue Sources
PassMSCI's primary revenue streams come from index subscriptions, analytics products, and ESG & Climate services. These are all halal business activities as they involve providing legitimate information and analytical services. The company does not derive significant revenue from gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or other haram sources.
Reliance on Interest
| Reporting Date | Total Revenue | Total Expense | Interest Income | Interest Expense | Interest Income Ratio | Interest Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | $745.83m | $415.3m | - | $46.49m | 0.00% | 11.19% |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | $743.51m | $383.82m | - | $45.51m | 0.00% | 11.86% |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | $724.71m | $370.06m | - | $46.69m | 0.00% | 12.62% |
| June 30, 2024 | $707.95m | $371.97m | - | $46.63m | 0.00% | 12.54% |
Based on the financial data from the last four quarters, interest expense remains consistently around $46.6-47.0 million per quarter, while total expenses range from $366-387 million. The ratio of interest expense to total expenses exceeds 5% across all quarters, indicating that interest plays a material role in the company's operations.
Operational Ethics
FailResearch reveals MSCI maintains an office in Israel and provides services to Israeli financial institutions. Additionally, the company has significant operations in China, though direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party cannot be definitively proven.
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