Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

MSCI Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 7.5% to $40.10M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.5%, from $37.30M to $40.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows an upward trend with a 3.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$34.50M$20.10M$31.90M$37.30M$40.10M
QoQ Change-41.7%+58.7%+16.9%+7.5%
YoY Change-41.7%+58.7%+16.9%+7.5%
Range$20.10M$40.10M
CAGR+16.2%
Avg YoY Growth+10.4%
Median YoY Growth+12.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSCI's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
MSCI (MSCI) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $40.10M in Q4 2025.
How has MSCI's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
MSCI's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 7.5% year-over-year, from $37.30M to $40.10M.
What is the long-term trend for MSCI's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MSCI's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a 3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.50M to $40.10M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.