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Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five

MSCI Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five decreased by 16.4% to $331.22M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.4%, from $396.19M to $331.22M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five shows an upward trend with a 66.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 6, 2026

How to read this metric

A large balance suggests significant long-term intangible assets that will continue to impact earnings for many years to come.

Detailed definition

This represents the total projected amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for all years beyond the fiv...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for companies with significant intangible assets; used by analysts to forecast long-term earnings quality.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_amortization_expens_d33de0

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$262.03M$226.19M$451.83M$396.19M$331.22M
QoQ Change-13.7%+99.8%-12.3%-16.4%
YoY Change-13.7%+99.8%-12.3%-16.4%
Range$226.19M$451.83M
CAGR+26.4%
Avg YoY Growth+14.3%
Median YoY Growth-13.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSCI's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
MSCI (MSCI) reported finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five of $331.22M in Q4 2025.
How has MSCI's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five changed year-over-year?
MSCI's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five decreased by 16.4% year-over-year, from $396.19M to $331.22M.
What is the long-term trend for MSCI's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), MSCI's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five has grown at a 66.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $25.78M to $331.22M.
What does finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five mean?
The total expected non-cash expense for intangible assets after the next five years.