FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FDS • US3030751057

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232.73 USD
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This FDS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. FDS Profitability Analysis

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.
FDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.93%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 92.08% of its industry peers.
  • FDS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.65% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 90.00% 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 7.28%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.65%) for FDS is above the 3 year average (16.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 27.61%
ROIC 16.65%
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
FDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.48%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 31.17%, FDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FDS has a Gross Margin (51.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.17%
PM (TTM) 24.48%
GM 51.94%
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%
FDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. FDS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FDS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
FDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.49 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.49, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.01, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.01, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • FDS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 64.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 2.01
Altman-Z 4.49
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.43. 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 1.43. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • FDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. 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 1.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.43
FDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. FDS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.16%.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.51% 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%4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.07%

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 9.08% on average per year.
  • FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%

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.
  • 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.
FDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
FDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. FDS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.46, FDS is valued correctly.
  • FDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • FDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.89.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of FDS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 61.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.46
Fwd PE 11.89
FDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 87.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 70.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.42
EV/EBITDA 10.38
FDS Per share dataFDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

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)2.49
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%

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5. FDS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.47.
  • FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%

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 Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
FDS Yearly Dividends per shareFDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • FDS pays out 27.82% of its income as dividend. This is a 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.
DP27.82%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
FDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
FDS Dividend Payout.FDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:FDS (4/17/2026, 8:10:31 PM)

After market: 234.08 +1.35 (+0.58%)

232.73

+0.88 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-31
Earnings (Next)06-22
Inst Owners102.22%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap8.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.40B
Net Income(TTM)587.79M
Analysts53.33
Price Target274.17 (17.81%)
Short Float %9.8%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.82%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.57%
Min EPS beat(2)0.92%
Max EPS beat(2)2.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.89%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.01%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-11.85%
PT rev (3m)-16.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.46
Fwd PE 11.89
P/S 3.53
P/FCF 12.42
P/OCF 10.61
P/B 3.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.38
EPS(TTM)17.29
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)19.57
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)18.74
FCFY8.05%
OCF(TTM)21.93
OCFY9.42%
SpS65.91
BVpS58.44
TBVpS-28.63
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number150.785 (-35.21%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 27.61%
ROCE 20.15%
ROIC 16.65%
ROICexc 18.04%
ROICexgc 241.12%
OM 31.17%
PM (TTM) 24.48%
GM 51.94%
FCFM 28.44%
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 Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 2.01
Debt/EBITDA 1.49
Cap/Depr 67.7%
Cap/Sales 4.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.85%
Profit Quality 116.17%
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 4.49
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.85%
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%4.21%
EPS Next Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.07%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year13.74%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
EBIT Next 5Y7.53%
FCF growth 1Y12.05%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y18.67%
OCF growth 3Y10.5%
OCF growth 5Y7.5%

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC / FDS Fundamental Analysis 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.


How profitable is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is expected to grow by 5.42% 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 27.82%.