FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FCN - US3029411093 - Common Stock
153.7 USD
-2.09 (-1.34%)
154.5 USD
+0.8 (+0.52%)
Taking everything into account, FCN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FCN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an average financial health and profitability rating. FCN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FCN had positive earnings in the past year.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FCN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FCN (7.15%) is better than 73.26% of its industry peers.
FCN's Return On Equity of 13.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
FCN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.00%) than 70.93% 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 13.27%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.15% | ||
| ROE | 13.14% | ||
| ROIC | 10% |
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FCN (6.82%) is better than 70.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCN has declined.
The Operating Margin of FCN (9.70%) is better than 70.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCN has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.67%, FCN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.82% | ||
| GM | 31.67% |
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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FCN has more shares outstanding
FCN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.36 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FCN has a better Altman-Z score (4.36) than 77.91% of its industry peers.
FCN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.79. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FCN would need 6.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.79, FCN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.35% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FCN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
FCN has a Current Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.11, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.11 indicates that FCN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.11, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FCN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.80%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.59% on average over the past years.
FCN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.89%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%-8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%-0.58%
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 10.01% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FCN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, FCN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.40, the valuation of FCN can be described as correct.
FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.33. FCN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FCN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FCN is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FCN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 71.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)6.49
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FCN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
153.7
-2.09 (-1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap4.97B
Revenue(TTM)3.66B
Net Income(TTM)249.70M
Analysts77.14
Price Target188.7 (22.77%)
Short Float %4.39%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)18.62%
Min EPS beat(2)10.8%
Max EPS beat(2)26.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.94%
Max EPS beat(4)26.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.67%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.32%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.17%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.37%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 71.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | 7.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.28 |
EPS(TTM)7.83
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY1.39%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY2.52%
SpS113.19
BVpS58.71
TBVpS19.84
PEG (NY)6.49
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number101.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.15% | ||
| ROE | 13.14% | ||
| ROCE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 10% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.29% | ||
| OM | 9.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.82% | ||
| GM | 31.67% | ||
| FCFM | 1.89% |
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 Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 94.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
F-Score3
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)-14.8%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%-8.97%
EPS Next Y3.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%-0.58%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.59%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year9.69%
EBIT Next 3Y8.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y94.4%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5Y15.39%
OCF growth 1Y35.58%
OCF growth 3Y3.58%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%