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FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FCN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3029411093 - Common Stock

190.53  -3.16 (-1.63%)

After market: 190.53 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, FCN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FCN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. FCN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FCN was profitable.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FCN has always been profitable.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FCN (8.87%) is better than 77.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FCN (13.85%) is better than 63.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.85%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FCN is below the industry average of 13.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.71%) for FCN is below the current ROIC(11.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.87%
ROE 13.85%
ROIC 11.85%
ROA(3y)7.7%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)14.24%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)10.71%
ROIC(5y)10.76%
FCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.37%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.99%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FCN has a Gross Margin (32.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.99%
PM (TTM) 8.37%
GM 32.8%
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y1.19%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
FCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FCN has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for FCN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
FCN Yearly Shares OutstandingFCN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M
FCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

FCN has an Altman-Z score of 5.93. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FCN's Altman-Z score of 5.93 is amongst the best of the industry. FCN outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for FCN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.93
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC9.23%
FCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

FCN has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FCN has a better Current ratio (2.08) than 78.48% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.08
FCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FCN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.18%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FCN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.97% on average per year.
FCN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.66%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.18%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5Y13.97%
EPS Q2Q%-20.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.34%
Revenue growth 5Y11.46%
Sales Q2Q%3.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
FCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.90 indicates a rather expensive 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.
FCN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.59, the valuation of FCN can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FCN.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.11. FCN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.9
Fwd PE 21.59
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 the industry average as 60.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FCN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.75
EV/EBITDA 14.13
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)3.16
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FCN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 190.53 0 (0%)

190.53

-3.16 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-24 2024-10-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Inst Owners98.8%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap6.85B
Analysts80
Price Target248.37 (30.36%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.94%
Max EPS beat(2)14.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.94%
Max EPS beat(4)35.18%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.55%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.94%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.49%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.82%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.9
Fwd PE 21.59
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 15.75
P/OCF 14.8
P/B 3.04
P/tB 6.89
EV/EBITDA 14.13
EPS(TTM)8.7
EY4.57%
EPS(NY)8.82
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)12.1
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)12.88
OCFY6.76%
SpS103.74
BVpS62.67
TBVpS27.67
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)1.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.87%
ROE 13.85%
ROCE 15.21%
ROIC 11.85%
ROICexc 13.83%
ROICexgc 30.4%
OM 10.99%
PM (TTM) 8.37%
GM 32.8%
FCFM 11.66%
ROA(3y)7.7%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)14.24%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)10.71%
ROIC(5y)10.76%
ROICexc(3y)13.04%
ROICexc(5y)12.96%
ROICexgc(3y)35.66%
ROICexgc(5y)38.33%
ROCE(3y)13.75%
ROCE(5y)13.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.69%
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y1.19%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 58.67%
Cap/Sales 0.75%
Interest Coverage 42.34
Cash Conversion 101.19%
Profit Quality 139.35%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.08
Altman-Z 5.93
F-Score7
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)124.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.77%
Profit Quality(3y)81.08%
Profit Quality(5y)92.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.18%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5Y13.97%
EPS Q2Q%-20.94%
EPS Next Y6.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.34%
Revenue growth 5Y11.46%
Sales Q2Q%3.67%
Revenue Next Year9.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y9.22%
EBIT growth 5Y10.81%
EBIT Next Year21.91%
EBIT Next 3Y13.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y318.2%
FCF growth 3Y-15.71%
FCF growth 5Y-2.48%
OCF growth 1Y190.82%
OCF growth 3Y-11.8%
OCF growth 5Y-0.55%