FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
294.45 USD
+0.28 (+0.1%)
294.5 USD
+0.05 (+0.02%)
Overall FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FDS against 235 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
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 14.21%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.04% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a better Return On Equity (27.66%) than 93.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.45%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% 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 7.17%.
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's Profit Margin of 25.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 65.53% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.73%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
FDS has a Gross Margin (52.26%) which 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
Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.24, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.11% 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 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.24 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 70.21% 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%.
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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.21, FDS is valued on the expensive side.
FDS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.42, which indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. FDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 64.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.31 |
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)4.52
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.19, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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
FDS pays out 27.04% of its income as dividend. This is a 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.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
294.45
+0.28 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.67%
Inst Owner Change-1.09%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.72%
Market Cap11.02B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)599.60M
Analysts52.31
Price Target329.1 (11.77%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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)-5.23%
PT rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 | ||
| P/S | 4.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/B | 5.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.31 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)17.3
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)20.34
OCFY6.91%
SpS63.09
BVpS57.93
TBVpS-27.03
PEG (NY)4.52
PEG (5Y)1.85
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 | 5.24 |
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 Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.88%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.1%
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 6 / 10 to FDS.
Can you provide the valuation status for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
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 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.04%.