FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FCN • US3029411093
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This FCN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FCN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FCN was profitable.
- In the past year FCN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FCN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years FCN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FCN (7.76%) is better than 74.12% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.62%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCN's Return On Invested Capital of 12.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 75.29% of its industry peers.
- FCN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.59%) for FCN is above the 3 year average (11.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.76% | ||
| ROE | 15.62% | ||
| ROIC | 12.59% |
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)13.97%
ROE(5y)14.15%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
1.3 Margins
- FCN has a Profit Margin of 7.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 69.41% of its industry peers.
- FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FCN has a Operating Margin of 10.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
- FCN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FCN has a Gross Margin (32.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FCN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.15% | ||
| GM | 32.13% |
OM growth 3Y1.99%
OM growth 5Y-1.47%
PM growth 3Y-2.76%
PM growth 5Y-3.54%
GM growth 3Y0.36%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
2. FCN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FCN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FCN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FCN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FCN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.33 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.33, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.90. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FCN would need 3.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FCN has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- FCN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.56, FCN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCN has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that FCN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FCN has a Quick ratio (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. FCN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.28% over the past year.
- FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.96% yearly.
- FCN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.44%.
- FCN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.28%
EPS 3Y9.19%
EPS 5Y7.96%
EPS Q2Q%14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y9.01%
Sales Q2Q%10.71%
3.2 Future
- FCN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.84% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.51%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y11.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. FCN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.94, FCN is valued on the expensive side.
- FCN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FCN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say FCN is valued slightly cheaper.
- FCN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.66.
- FCN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FCN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FCN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.53% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FCN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of FCN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y11.84%
5. FCN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for FCN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FCN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
184.23
-0.97 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners103.04%
Inst Owner Change0.37%
Ins Owners1.76%
Ins Owner Change4.98%
Market Cap5.63B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)270.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target176.97 (-3.94%)
Short Float %4.96%
Short Ratio3.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.79%
Min EPS beat(2)20.44%
Max EPS beat(2)29.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.7%
Min EPS beat(4)10.8%
Max EPS beat(4)29.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.26%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.72%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.66%
PT rev (1m)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.03 | ||
| P/B | 3.25 | ||
| P/tB | 11.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.37 |
EPS(TTM)8.8
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY1.66%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY2.7%
SpS123.9
BVpS56.69
TBVpS15.61
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham Number105.951 (-42.49%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.76% | ||
| ROE | 15.62% | ||
| ROCE | 16.47% | ||
| ROIC | 12.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.86% | ||
| OM | 10.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.15% | ||
| GM | 32.13% | ||
| FCFM | 2.47% |
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)13.97%
ROE(5y)14.15%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
ROICexc(3y)13.78%
ROICexc(5y)13.2%
ROICexgc(3y)33.82%
ROICexgc(5y)34.5%
ROCE(3y)15.11%
ROCE(5y)14.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.86%
OM growth 3Y1.99%
OM growth 5Y-1.47%
PM growth 3Y-2.76%
PM growth 5Y-3.54%
GM growth 3Y0.36%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 32.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
F-Score5
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)99.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.63%
Profit Quality(3y)75.54%
Profit Quality(5y)81.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.28%
EPS 3Y9.19%
EPS 5Y7.96%
EPS Q2Q%14.1%
EPS Next Y6.51%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y11.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y9.01%
Sales Q2Q%10.71%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.53%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y7.41%
EBIT Next Year23.28%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-73.98%
FCF growth 3Y-11.6%
FCF growth 5Y-20.36%
OCF growth 1Y-61.49%
OCF growth 3Y-6.94%
OCF growth 5Y-14.2%
FTI CONSULTING INC / FCN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FCN.
What is the valuation status of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FTI CONSULTING INC?
FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FCN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is expected to grow by 6.51% in the next year.