FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS)
US3030751057 - Common Stock
FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 220 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 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make FDS a good candidate 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.
In the past 5 years FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FDS has a better Return On Assets (13.25%) than 92.17% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.09%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.93% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.94%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.47% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.94%) for FDS is above the 3 year average (14.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.25% | ||
| ROE | 28.09% | ||
| ROIC | 16.94% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.38%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 32.05%, FDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.92% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 54.07%, FDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.38% | ||
| GM | 54.07% |
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.1%
GM growth 5Y4.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for FDS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has an Altman-Z score of 7.03. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FDS (7.03) is better than 92.63% of its industry peers.
FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS (2.22) is better than 83.41% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.03 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.25, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS's Quick ratio of 1.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 56.68% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for FDS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.07%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.47% on average per year.
FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.64%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.07%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%6.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%4.88%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y8.28%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.95.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FDS is more expensive than 70.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.73. FDS is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FDS.
69.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 64.06% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.35 |
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)5.49
PEG (5Y)2.77
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.88%, FDS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.13, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, FDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.63%!
FDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
28.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FDS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC
NYSE:FDS (12/20/2024, 8:09:53 PM)
After market: 483.52 0 (0%)483.52
-6.21 (-1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.38%
Inst Owner Change1.75%
Ins Owners6.65%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap18.37B
Analysts52.86
Price Target474.67 (-1.83%)
Short Float %6.17%
Short Ratio9.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP28.05%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.56%
Min EPS beat(2)2.27%
Max EPS beat(2)10.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.79%
Max EPS beat(4)10.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.28%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.87%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.23%
PT rev (1m)1.49%
PT rev (3m)7.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.73 | ||
| P/S | 8.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.23 | ||
| P/B | 9.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.35 |
EPS(TTM)16.7
EY3.45%
EPS(NY)18.79
Fwd EY3.89%
FCF(TTM)16.18
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)18.43
OCFY3.81%
SpS57.99
BVpS50.34
TBVpS-24.82
PEG (NY)5.49
PEG (5Y)2.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.25% | ||
| ROE | 28.09% | ||
| ROCE | 20.84% | ||
| ROIC | 16.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1431.25% | ||
| OM | 32.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.38% | ||
| GM | 54.07% | ||
| FCFM | 27.9% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
ROICexc(3y)17.3%
ROICexc(5y)22.8%
ROICexgc(3y)672.42%
ROICexgc(5y)448.23%
ROCE(3y)18.25%
ROCE(5y)20.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y123.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y43.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.86%
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.1%
GM growth 5Y4.21%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.03 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)61.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.73%
Profit Quality(3y)120.69%
Profit Quality(5y)120.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.07%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%6.07%
EPS Next Y5.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y8.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%4.88%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
EBIT growth 1Y7.76%
EBIT growth 3Y14.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.02%
EBIT Next Year12.44%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.56%
FCF growth 5Y10.82%
OCF growth 1Y8.48%
OCF growth 3Y8.05%
OCF growth 5Y10.39%