FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FDS • US3030751057
205.79 USD
+3.84 (+1.9%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
205.79 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:07:13 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FDS. FDS was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FDS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes FDS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FDS has a better Return On Assets (14.21%) than 93.70% of its industry peers.
- FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 93.28% of its industry peers.
- FDS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.45%) than 91.60% 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 7.23%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.37%) for FDS is below the current ROIC(16.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.21% | ||
| ROE | 27.66% | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% |
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 better Profit Margin (25.40%) than 64.71% 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 31.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
- FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of FDS (52.26%) 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 | 31.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.4% | ||
| GM | 52.26% |
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
- FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FDS has an Altman-Z score of 4.23. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FDS has a Altman-Z score of 4.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 84.03% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FDS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FDS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FDS has a better Current ratio (1.54) than 70.17% of its industry peers.
- FDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FDS's Quick ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 70.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.46% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.32% on average per year.
- FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.88%.
- FDS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
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 9.08% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue Next Year5.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.03, which 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 (27.97), we can say FDS is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.70, the valuation of FDS can be described as very reasonable.
- FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 70.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.96, FDS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 87.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.49 |
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)2.8
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of FDS dropped by -24.87% 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.
- FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.10.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, FDS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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 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
- 27.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FDS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
205.79
+3.84 (+1.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Inst Owners100.67%
Inst Owner Change33.42%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.91%
Market Cap7.63B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)599.60M
Analysts53.85
Price Target328.21 (59.49%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)2.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.72%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.82%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.51%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.26%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 | ||
| P/S | 3.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.12 | ||
| P/B | 3.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.49 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)19.23
Fwd EY9.34%
FCF(TTM)17.3
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)20.34
OCFY9.88%
SpS63.09
BVpS57.93
TBVpS-27.03
PEG (NY)2.8
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number149.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.21% | ||
| ROE | 27.66% | ||
| ROCE | 19.91% | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 213.49% | ||
| OM | 31.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.4% | ||
| GM | 52.26% | ||
| FCFM | 27.42% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
F-Score7
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 Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.88%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year11.98%
EBIT Next 3Y8%
EBIT Next 5Y7.53%
FCF growth 1Y1.99%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y9.67%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.04%.