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MSCI vs NDAQ: MSCI Inc vs Nasdaq Inc

MSCI Inc (MSCI) and Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) on Torvanta's measures: MSCI grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and NDAQ on 1.

MSCINDAQ
Value gradeDD
Growth gradeC+C+
Profitability gradeAC+
Momentum gradeCA-
Market value$40.2B$51.5B
P/E (trailing)30.2x26.9x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)26.6x23.6x
Revenue, last 12 months$3.3B$8.8B
Revenue growth (y/y)+12%+8%
Operating margin55.7%29.5%
Return on invested capital47.5%10.3%
Free-cash-flow yield4.0%3.8%
Total return, 1 year+0.0%+6.6%
Total return, 3 years+15.2%+95.8%

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Which is better, MSCI or NDAQ?

MSCI Inc (MSCI) and Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) on Torvanta's measures: MSCI grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and NDAQ on 1. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, MSCI or NDAQ?

On trailing earnings MSCI trades at 30.2x and NDAQ at 26.9x; their value grades are D and D against their sectors.

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