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Morningstar, Inc.

$195.98Last updated
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Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) is trading at $195.98, about ₹18,818 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.22% today. Indian residents can buy Morningstar from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$194.73
Previous close:$196.41
Volume:299.78K

Today's low

$194.42

Today's high

$198.94

52 week low

$141.49

52 week high

$238.04

MORN opened at $194.73, closed previously at $196.41, and has traded between $141.49 and $238.04 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Morningstar, Inc. operates as a leading global provider of independent investment research and insights, catering to clients across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The firm delivers a comprehensive range of services, including sophisticated web-based analytical tools, extensive investment data, and specialized research focusing on fundamental equity, manager selection, and private capital markets. Additionally, Morningstar offers credit and fund ratings, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, and index solutions. Its product suite also encompasses various investment offerings, such as managed portfolios, data on both publicly traded and private companies, fixed income securities, and real-time global market information. These services are designed to serve a diverse client base, including financial advisors, asset management companies, retirement plan administrators and sponsors, alongside individual and institutional investors. Among its key offerings are: Morningstar Data: A vast repository of investment intelligence, encompassing equity fundamentals, managed investments, ESG factors, and market data. Morningstar Direct: An advanced platform built for in-depth investment analysis. Morningstar Managed Portfolios: A model portfolio service tailored for independent financial advisors, also providing asset allocation strategies for asset managers, broker/dealers, and insurance providers. Morningstar Advisor Workstation: A web-based platform enabling research, financial planning, and the generation of proposals. Morningstar.com: The company's dedicated online portal for individual investors. Furthermore, Morningstar provides Morningstar Enterprise Components and Morningstar Credit Ratings, which offer issuance and surveillance capabilities for structured finance products, corporate credit evaluations, and operational risk assessments. It also creates Morningstar Indexes for developing specialized investment products and offers workplace solutions, including retirement accounts, fiduciary services, allocation funds, and custom models. Through its PitchBook Platform, the company provides a robust research and analysis workstation for investment and research professionals, supplemented by a mobile application, an Excel plug-in, data feeds, and various data solutions. Morningstar, Inc. was founded in 1984 and has its corporate headquarters situated in Chicago, Illinois.

Country
US
CEO
Kunal Kapoor
Exchange listed on
NASDAQ
Industry
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Base currency
USD
Full Time Employees
10,973
Sector
Financial Services
IPO date
03/05/2005

Key statistics

Avg. volume

403.62K

Market cap

$7.35B

P/E Ratio

18.47

Price-to-sales ratio

2.86

Enterprise value

$8.77B

Free cash flow yield

6.77%

Debt-to-equity ratio

1.86

Return on equity

35.29%

ROIC

14.97%

Beta

1.00

Dividend yield

1.00%

Last dividend

$1.96

Financial overview

Revenue

$2.45B

Earnings per share

$8.93

Free cash flow

$442.60M

Net profit margin

16.43%

Gross margin

62.24%

EBITDA

$728.90M

Revenue growth

7.49%

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How to buy Morningstar from India

Indian residents can buy Morningstar shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  1. Open a Paasa account

    Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  2. Add funds under LRS

    Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.

  3. Search for Morningstar and place an order

    Find Morningstar by name or by its ticker, MORN, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Morningstar trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Morningstar position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.

Read the full guide: how to invest in Morningstar from India

Trading and taxes when buying Morningstar from India

Trading and limits

Trading hours
9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
LRS limit
$250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Tax for Indian residents

TCS on remittance
20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
Capital gains in India
12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
Dividends
Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Morningstar’s current yield is 1.00%.Dividend tax explained
US estate tax
May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator

Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.

FAQs

Can Indian residents buy Morningstar stock?

Yes. Morningstar (MORN) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2005, in the Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.

How much does one Morningstar share cost in rupees?

One Morningstar share is $195.98 — about ₹18,818 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Morningstar price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.

What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Morningstar from India?

Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.

Can I buy Morningstar with less than the price of one share?

Yes. A whole Morningstar share is $195.98, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.

How are gains on Morningstar shares taxed in India?

The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Morningstar price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Morningstar pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Morningstar pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.00%; the last declared dividend was $1.96 per share, about ₹187.72. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.

When can I trade Morningstar from India?

NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.

Is there estate or inheritance tax on Morningstar shares held from India?

US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.

Do I have to declare Morningstar shares in my Indian tax return?

Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Morningstar holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Morningstar and bring the money back to India?

You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.