FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
273.91 USD
-4.03 (-1.45%)
273.91 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 237 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes FDS very considerable for quality investing!
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.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.87%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.94% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a better Return On Equity (27.31%) than 94.09% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.34%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.11%.
| 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
FDS has a Profit Margin of 25.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 66.67% 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 62.45% of its industry peers.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDS's Gross Margin of 52.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.87% of its industry peers.
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.
FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.86 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS's Altman-Z score of 4.86 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 83.97% 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.
FDS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 86.08% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.86 |
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.
FDS has a better Current ratio (1.40) than 62.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.40, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.16%.
FDS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.32% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
3.2 Future
FDS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.85% yearly.
FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.14, FDS is valued correctly.
FDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.62, FDS is valued correctly.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FDS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.89
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of FDS dropped by -25.89% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.53, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.85%!
FDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
273.91
-4.03 (-1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner Change2.85%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change42.19%
Market Cap10.36B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target349.18 (27.48%)
Short Float %6.2%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP26.79%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
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)-1.89%
PT rev (3m)-23.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.62 | ||
| P/S | 4.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)16.33
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)19.21
OCFY7.01%
SpS61.41
BVpS57.83
TBVpS-26.83
PEG (NY)4.89
PEG (5Y)1.73
Graham Number148.59
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 | 4.86 |
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)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.42%
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 7 / 10 to FDS.
What is the valuation status of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
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 expected EPS growth for FDS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is expected to grow by 3.3% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.