FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FCN • US3029411093

157.49 USD
+0.79 (+0.5%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 10:42 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall FCN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FCN against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an average financial health and profitability rating. FCN is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
  • FCN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FCN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 Return On Assets of 7.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 73.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of FCN (15.21%) is better than 67.05% of its industry peers.
  • FCN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.15%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • FCN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.83%. This is below the industry average of 12.91%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.15%) for FCN is above the 3 year average (10.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • The Profit Margin of FCN (7.20%) is better than 69.32% of its industry peers.
  • FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • FCN has a better Operating Margin (10.34%) than 69.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCN has declined.
  • FCN has a Gross Margin (31.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has declined.
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.
  • FCN has more shares outstanding than it did 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 4.08 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of FCN (4.08) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN is 11.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take FCN, 11.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN (11.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • FCN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 53.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Altman-Z 4.08
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8.67%
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 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of FCN (1.85) is better than 67.05% of its industry peers.
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

  • FCN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.38%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.59% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.95% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.05% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. FCN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.45, the valuation of FCN can be described as correct.
  • FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.01.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.36
Fwd PE 16.45
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FCN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FCN is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • FCN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 110.86
EV/EBITDA 12.07
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.
  • FCN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as FCN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (2/25/2026, 10:42:00 AM)

157.49

+0.79 (+0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-23
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners104.82%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change4.73%
Market Cap4.86B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)266.05M
Analysts77.14
Price Target181.05 (14.96%)
Short Float %3.4%
Short Ratio3.61
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)3.2%
PT rev (3m)6.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.36
Fwd PE 16.45
P/S 1.32
P/FCF 110.86
P/OCF 45.16
P/B 2.78
P/tB 9.84
EV/EBITDA 12.07
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)9.57
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY2.21%
SpS119.59
BVpS56.66
TBVpS16
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)2.79
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 4.08
F-Score3
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 Y7.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
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 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year15.11%
EBIT Next 3Y10.65%
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 4 / 10 to FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 18.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.78.


How financially healthy is FTI CONSULTING INC?

The financial health rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 5 / 10.