FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
272.11 USD
-1.54 (-0.56%)
272.11 USD
0 (0%)
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. FDS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FDS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, FDS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDS was profitable.
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 94.94% 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 94.09% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 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 7.11%.
| 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FDS (32.23%) is better than 62.45% of its industry peers.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FDS (52.72%) is better than 62.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has an Altman-Z score of 4.84. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FDS (4.84) is better than 84.39% 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.
FDS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 86.08% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.84 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS's Current ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 63.29% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.40, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 3.16%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
FDS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.03, the valuation of FDS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.52.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, FDS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 84.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
The stock price of FDS dropped by -28.70% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.50.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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 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 Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
FDS pays out 26.79% 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.
DP26.79%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
272.11
-1.54 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner Change2.85%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change42.19%
Market Cap10.29B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target349.18 (28.32%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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)-1.89%
PT rev (3m)-23.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 | ||
| P/S | 4.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.17 | ||
| P/B | 4.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)16.33
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)19.21
OCFY7.06%
SpS61.41
BVpS57.83
TBVpS-26.83
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number148.59
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 | 4.84 |
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)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.42%
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%.