ICE vs MSCI
Intercontinental Exchange and MSCI Inc., both Financial Services
Intercontinental Exchange is the larger company at $76B against $42B. On trailing earnings ICE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 22.9 against 30.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MSCI returned +4.3% against -13% for ICE. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts MSCI ahead, 7/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | ICE | MSCI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $162 | $564 |
| Market cap | $76B | $42B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 22.9 | 30.8 |
| Dividend yield | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-year return | -13% | +4.3% |
| 5-year return | +44% | +0.0% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Intercontinental Exchange
Revenue of $3.6B in Q2 2026, net income $958M. Its largest reported line is Energy Futures And Options, 22% of the disclosed total.
MSCI Inc.
Revenue of $867M in Q2 2026, net income $342M. Its largest reported line is Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating, 91% of the disclosed total.
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