What is MSCI's deferred tax liabilities, net?

MSCI (MSCI) reported deferred tax liabilities, net of $55.77M in Q4 2025.

What does deferred tax liabilities, net mean?

The net amount of future tax payments the company expects to make after accounting for available tax offsets.

Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net

MSCI Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net increased by 697.0% to $55.77M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryOther

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2017

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A rising net liability indicates a growing future tax burden, often associated with significant capital investment programs.

Detailed definition

This represents the net deferred tax liability after offsetting against deferred tax assets where permitted. It shows th...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by all large corporations; utility peers typically show net liability positions due to heavy depreciation.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_liabilities

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$7.00M	$55.77M
QoQ Change	—	+697.0%
YoY Change	—	+697.0%

Range$7.00M – $55.77M

Avg YoY Growth+697.0%

Median YoY Growth+697.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSCI's deferred tax liabilities, net?: MSCI (MSCI) reported deferred tax liabilities, net of $55.77M in Q4 2025.
What does deferred tax liabilities, net mean?: The net amount of future tax payments the company expects to make after accounting for available tax offsets.