FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
287.37 USD
+0.48 (+0.17%)
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 237 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. These ratings could make FDS a good candidate 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.
In the past 5 years FDS has always 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 (13.87%) than 94.09% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Equity of 27.31% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 93.25% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 91.56% of its industry peers.
FDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.99%.
| 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 64.98% 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.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.72%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.45% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 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 4.97 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS's Altman-Z score of 4.97 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 61.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
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 better Current ratio (1.40) than 64.56% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.40, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.98% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.39% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.93, FDS is valued correctly.
FDS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39 indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.97% 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 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.95 |
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)5.13
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
The stock price of FDS dropped by -20.71% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, FDS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.85%!
FDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
26.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and 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 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
NYSE:FDS (12/9/2025, 12:00:55 PM)
287.37
+0.48 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.75%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap10.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target347.27 (20.84%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio3.05
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)-0.55%
PT rev (3m)-21.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 4.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.81 | ||
| P/B | 4.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.95 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.75%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)5.13
PEG (5Y)1.82
Graham Number149.36
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 | 4.97 |
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 3Y6.65%
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 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
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 4 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.