FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
288.54 USD
+15.15 (+5.54%)
288.54 USD
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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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FDS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
FDS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.87%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.09% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 93.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FDS (16.34%) is better than 91.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
| 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 63.71% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 32.23%, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FDS (52.72%) is better than 62.45% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.83 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS's Altman-Z score of 4.83 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 83.54% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 84.81% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 61.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
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 Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.40, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
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.
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 3Y6.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
FDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.38.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.18, FDS is valued correctly.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.18 |
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 85.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
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.
FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.11
PEG (5Y)1.81
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.13, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
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
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 3Y6.65%
288.54
+15.15 (+5.54%)
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 Cap10.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target347.27 (20.35%)
Short Float %7.36%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
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)-0.55%
PT rev (3m)-19.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.18 | ||
| P/S | 4.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.87 | ||
| P/B | 4.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)19
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.73%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)5.11
PEG (5Y)1.81
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 | 4.83 |
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 Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
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.
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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.