FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FCN • US3029411093

161.62 USD
-0.62 (-0.38%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
161.62 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FCN. FCN was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FCN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
  • In the past 5 years FCN has always been profitable.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 7.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 73.86% of its industry peers.
  • FCN's Return On Equity of 15.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 67.05% of its industry peers.
  • FCN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.15%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FCN is in line with the industry average of 12.55%.
  • 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

  • FCN has a better Profit Margin (7.20%) than 69.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCN has declined.
  • FCN's Operating Margin of 10.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 69.32% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 4.14 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • FCN has a Altman-Z score of 4.14. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.63, FCN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.59% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, FCN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Altman-Z 4.14
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC8.72%
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.
  • FCN has a better Current ratio (1.85) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.85, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% 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

  • FCN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.38%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.59% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, FCN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.95% in the last 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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 18.84, 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.
  • FCN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.88, the valuation of FCN can be described as correct.
  • FCN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. FCN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.84
Fwd PE 16.88
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

  • FCN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FCN is cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FCN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 113.76
EV/EBITDA 12.47
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 FCN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 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)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.86
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FCN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 161.62 0 (0%)

161.62

-0.62 (-0.38%)

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-0.22%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change4.73%
Market Cap4.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)266.05M
Analysts77.14
Price Target181.05 (12.02%)
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)6.93%
PT rev (3m)6.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
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 18.84
Fwd PE 16.88
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 113.76
P/OCF 46.34
P/B 2.85
P/tB 10.1
EV/EBITDA 12.47
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)9.57
Fwd EY5.92%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY0.88%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY2.16%
SpS119.59
BVpS56.66
TBVpS16
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.86
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 4.14
F-Score3
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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 18.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.85.


How financially healthy is FTI CONSULTING INC?

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