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FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FCN - US3029411093 - Common Stock

170.83 USD
-1.84 (-1.07%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
170.83 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FCN. FCN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FCN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. FCN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FCN was profitable.
In the past year FCN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FCN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FCN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FCN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFCN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

FCN has a better Return On Assets (7.62%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.21%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.15%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is in line with the industry average of 12.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.83%) for FCN is below the current ROIC(11.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.62%
ROE 15.21%
ROIC 11.15%
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
FCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

FCN has a better Profit Margin (7.20%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FCN's Operating Margin of 10.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
FCN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FCN has a Gross Margin (31.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FCN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 7.2%
GM 31.95%
OM growth 3Y-5.08%
OM growth 5Y-5.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.64%
PM growth 5Y-3.84%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
FCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FCN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FCN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FCN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FCN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
FCN Yearly Shares OutstandingFCN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
FCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.23 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.23, FCN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.63. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FCN would need 11.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.63, FCN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FCN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Altman-Z 4.23
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.78%
FCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

FCN has a Current Ratio of 1.85. This is a normal value and indicates that FCN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FCN (1.85) is better than 63.95% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Quick Ratio of 1.85. This is a normal value and indicates that FCN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.85, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.85
FCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FCN have decreased by -1.38% in the last year.
FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.59% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.95% in the past year.
FCN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%

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 11.93% yearly.
FCN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
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.
FCN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFCN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
FCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.91, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FCN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FCN is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. FCN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
FCN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.87.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FCN.
FCN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.91
Fwd PE 17.87
FCN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFCN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FCN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 120.25
EV/EBITDA 13.08
FCN Per share dataFCN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FCN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)3.02
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FCN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 170.83 0 (0%)

170.83

-1.84 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners104.67%
Inst Owner Change-5.47%
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap5.28B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)266.05M
Analysts77.14
Price Target169.32 (-0.88%)
Short Float %4.16%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)19.97%
Min EPS beat(2)10.8%
Max EPS beat(2)29.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.55%
Max EPS beat(4)29.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.7%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.47%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.91
Fwd PE 17.87
P/S 1.43
P/FCF 120.25
P/OCF 48.98
P/B 3.02
P/tB 10.68
EV/EBITDA 13.08
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.02%
EPS(NY)9.56
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY0.83%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY2.04%
SpS119.59
BVpS56.66
TBVpS16
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)3.02
Graham Number104.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.62%
ROE 15.21%
ROCE 14.25%
ROIC 11.15%
ROICexc 11.79%
ROICexgc 23.37%
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 7.2%
GM 31.95%
FCFM 1.19%
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
ROICexc(3y)13.42%
ROICexc(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc(3y)34.96%
ROICexgc(5y)37.28%
ROCE(3y)13.83%
ROCE(5y)13.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.89%
OM growth 3Y-5.08%
OM growth 5Y-5.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.64%
PM growth 5Y-3.84%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Debt/EBITDA 1.18
Cap/Depr 129.69%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 38.92
Cash Conversion 24.98%
Profit Quality 16.49%
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.85
Altman-Z 4.23
F-Score3
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)98.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.61%
Profit Quality(3y)83.2%
Profit Quality(5y)102.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year15.04%
EBIT Next 3Y10.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y234.89%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5Y15.39%
OCF growth 1Y52.3%
OCF growth 3Y3.58%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%

FTI CONSULTING INC / FCN 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 3 / 10 to FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) stock?

FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of FTI CONSULTING INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 19.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.02.


How financially healthy is FTI CONSULTING INC?

The financial health rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 6 / 10.