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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- FCN has a Return On Assets of 7.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.62%, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.59%, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FCN is in line with the industry average of 13.12%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.55%) for FCN is below the current ROIC(12.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.15%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.94%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% 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 (32.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FCN is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FCN has less shares outstanding
- FCN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- FCN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.33 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FCN (4.33) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN is 3.90, which is a good value as it means it would take FCN, 3.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FCN has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- FCN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 56.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- FCN has a Current 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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, FCN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% 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.
- The Quick ratio of FCN (1.56) 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
- FCN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.28%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.96% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, FCN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.44% in the last year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.87% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.51%
EPS Next 2Y12.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
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.
4. FCN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.83, the valuation of FCN can be described as rather expensive.
- FCN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. FCN is around the same levels.
- FCN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.56.
- FCN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, FCN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FCN is valued a bit more expensive than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 59.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
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)3.2
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y12.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
5. FCN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FCN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FCN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
183.33
+4.61 (+2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners102.08%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change5.74%
Market Cap5.61B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)270.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target177.48 (-3.19%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio2.81
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)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.97%
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 | 20.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | 11.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
EPS(TTM)8.8
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY1.67%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY2.71%
SpS123.9
BVpS56.69
TBVpS15.61
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number105.95
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
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 2Y12.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
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 Year23.31%
EBIT Next 3Y14.98%
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.