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.
FCN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an average financial health and profitability rating. FCN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. FCN Profitability Analysis
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.
- 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.
- FCN has a Return On Equity of 15.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FCN (12.59%) is better than 74.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is in line with the industry average of 12.78%.
- 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
- FCN has a better Profit Margin (7.15%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FCN has a better Operating Margin (10.94%) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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 reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FCN has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FCN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FCN has an Altman-Z score of 4.11. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FCN's Altman-Z score of 4.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 79.31% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 57.47% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that FCN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FCN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21. This is comparable 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 | 4.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FCN's Current ratio of 1.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FCN's Quick ratio of 1.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.96% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.48, FCN is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FCN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- FCN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- FCN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35.
- 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 23.84, FCN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCN is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FCN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.93 |
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)2.84
PEG (5Y)2.32
EPS Next 2Y12.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
5. FCN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for FCN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FCN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
162.58
+0.15 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners102.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.68%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change5.62%
Market Cap4.97B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)270.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target181.05 (11.36%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio2.83
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)0%
PT rev (3m)6.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.87 | ||
| P/tB | 10.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.93 |
EPS(TTM)8.8
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY3.06%
SpS123.9
BVpS56.69
TBVpS15.61
PEG (NY)2.84
PEG (5Y)2.32
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 | 4.11 |
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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 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 3 / 10 to FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 18.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.
How financially healthy is FTI CONSULTING INC?
The financial health rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 5 / 10.