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%)
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make FDS suitable 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.
FDS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FDS has a better Return On Assets (13.87%) than 94.04% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Equity of 27.31% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 93.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.34%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.14%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 25.72%, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.53% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FDS has a Operating Margin of 32.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 62.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
FDS has a Gross Margin of 52.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDS outperforms 59.57% 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
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.05 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS's Altman-Z score of 5.05 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 85.96% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS (2.22) is better than 84.68% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.05 |
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 62.98% 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.
FDS's Quick ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 66.81% of its industry peers.
| 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 2.46%.
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 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)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 Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FDS.
FDS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.42, the valuation of FDS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| 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 cheaply inside the industry as 84.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.25 |
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)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 1.52%.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.39.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
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 26.79% 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.
DP26.79%
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap11.02B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target329.1 (11.77%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP26.79%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
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)-5.23%
PT rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
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 | 4.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.17 | ||
| P/B | 5.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.25 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.59%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)4.52
PEG (5Y)1.85
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 | 5.05 |
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 Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
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 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.1%
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.
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 26.79%.