FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
290.19 USD
-1.21 (-0.42%)
290.1 USD
-0.09 (-0.03%)
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FDS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make FDS a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FDS's Return On Assets of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 94.04% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FDS (27.31%) is better than 93.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.34%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.31% | ||
| ROIC | 16.34% |
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FDS (25.72%) is better than 65.53% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FDS (32.23%) is better than 62.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FDS (52.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.72% | ||
| GM | 52.72% |
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y0.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.00 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS has a Altman-Z score of 5.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 85.53% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.22, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.40, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS's Quick ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 67.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.46% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FDS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.85% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
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 stable.
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 16.96 indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.20.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 83.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FDS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
FDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
26.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FDS's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
290.19
-1.21 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.75%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap10.86B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target329.1 (13.41%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP26.79%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)1.83%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.43%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.25%
PT rev (1m)-5.23%
PT rev (3m)-24.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.95 | ||
| P/B | 4.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.69%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)1.82
Graham Number149.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.31% | ||
| ROCE | 19.78% | ||
| ROIC | 16.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 272.31% | ||
| OM | 32.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.72% | ||
| GM | 52.72% | ||
| FCFM | 26.59% |
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
ROICexc(3y)18.7%
ROICexc(5y)20.73%
ROICexgc(3y)690.47%
ROICexgc(5y)490.38%
ROCE(3y)19.82%
ROCE(5y)19.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.81%
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y0.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)56.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.62%
Profit Quality(3y)114.25%
Profit Quality(5y)117.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.1%
EBIT Next 5Y8.7%
FCF growth 1Y0.46%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y3.7%
OCF growth 3Y10.5%
OCF growth 5Y7.5%
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC / FDS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FDS.
Can you provide the valuation status for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FDS stock?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for FDS stock?
The financial health rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FDS stock?
The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.