FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
345.135 USD
+0.7 (+0.2%)
FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FDS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDS was profitable.
In the past year FDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FDS has always been profitable.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FDS has a Return On Assets of 12.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 93.25% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.73%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.95%) than 91.56% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.95%) for FDS is above the 3 year average (14.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FDS (23.30%) is better than 61.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
FDS has a Operating Margin of 30.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDS outperforms 56.12% of its industry peers.
FDS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FDS has a Gross Margin of 53.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 61.60% of its industry peers.
FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% |
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FDS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.48, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FDS has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 63.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 64.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.52% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.07%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y8.13%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.72, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FDS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67, FDS is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FDS indicates a rather cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 80.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.96.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.19, FDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.63%!
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)8.63%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
29.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FDS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
NYSE:FDS (9/16/2025, 3:49:57 PM)
345.135
+0.7 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.65%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap13.05B
Analysts52.86
Price Target434.02 (25.75%)
Short Float %5.58%
Short Ratio5.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
Yearly Dividend3.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP29.59%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(2)1.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.39%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)-4.45%
PT rev (3m)-3.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 5.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.27 | ||
| P/B | 6.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY4.83%
EPS(NY)18.49
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)17.91
OCFY5.19%
SpS60.49
BVpS57
TBVpS-27.87
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)1.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROCE | 18.39% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 231.49% | ||
| OM | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% | ||
| FCFM | 25.21% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
ROICexc(3y)17.3%
ROICexc(5y)22.8%
ROICexgc(3y)672.42%
ROICexgc(5y)448.23%
ROCE(3y)18.25%
ROCE(5y)20.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y123.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y43.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.86%
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.73%
Profit Quality(3y)120.69%
Profit Quality(5y)120.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y8.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 3Y14.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.02%
EBIT Next Year14.24%
EBIT Next 3Y8.89%
EBIT Next 5Y7.44%
FCF growth 1Y2.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.56%
FCF growth 5Y10.82%
OCF growth 1Y5.62%
OCF growth 3Y8.05%
OCF growth 5Y10.39%