What is MSCI's capitalized expenses?

MSCI (MSCI) reported capitalized expenses of $30.33M in Q4 2025.

How has MSCI's capitalized expenses changed year-over-year?

MSCI's capitalized expenses decreased by 57.2% year-over-year, from $70.92M to $30.33M.

What is the long-term trend for MSCI's capitalized expenses?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MSCI's capitalized expenses has grown at a -24.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $94.27M to $30.33M.

What does capitalized expenses mean?

Costs that are treated as assets and spread out over time rather than expensed all at once.

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Capitalized expenses

MSCI Capitalized expenses decreased by 57.2% to $30.33M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 57.2%, from $70.92M to $30.33M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Capitalized expenses shows a downward trend with a -24.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2021

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High capitalization can boost current earnings but may lead to higher amortization expenses in future periods.

Detailed definition

This represents costs that have been capitalized as assets rather than expensed immediately, often related to software d...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for technology and software firms capitalizing development costs.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_capitalized_cost_41aec8

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$94.27M	$41.18M	$52.10M	$70.92M	$30.33M
QoQ Change	—	-56.3%	+26.5%	+36.1%	-57.2%
YoY Change	—	-56.3%	+26.5%	+36.1%	-57.2%

Range$30.33M – $94.27M

CAGR-67.8%

Avg YoY Growth-12.7%

Median YoY Growth-14.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSCI's capitalized expenses?: MSCI (MSCI) reported capitalized expenses of $30.33M in Q4 2025.
How has MSCI's capitalized expenses changed year-over-year?: MSCI's capitalized expenses decreased by 57.2% year-over-year, from $70.92M to $30.33M.
What is the long-term trend for MSCI's capitalized expenses?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MSCI's capitalized expenses has grown at a -24.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $94.27M to $30.33M.
What does capitalized expenses mean?: Costs that are treated as assets and spread out over time rather than expensed all at once.