FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
278.73 USD
+6.97 (+2.56%)
278.73 USD
0 (0%)
Overall FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FDS against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FDS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make FDS suitable 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.87%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Return On Equity of 27.31% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 93.67% 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 6.96%.
| 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
FDS has a better Profit Margin (25.72%) than 63.71% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 32.23%, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FDS (52.72%) is better than 62.87% 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
Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.84 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FDS (4.84) is better than 85.23% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 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 61.60% 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
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 65.40% 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 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.16% over the past year.
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.
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)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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.31% on average over the next years.
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
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 16.42, FDS is valued correctly.
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 (25.65), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.90, the valuation of FDS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say FDS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
In the last 3 months the price of FDS has falen by -25.34%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.60.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
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)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.
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%
278.73
+6.97 (+2.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner Change3.01%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change2.65%
Market Cap10.54B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target347.27 (24.59%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
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)-2.43%
PT rev (3m)-22.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
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 | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.9 | ||
| P/S | 4.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.51 | ||
| P/B | 4.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)16.33
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)19.21
OCFY6.89%
SpS61.41
BVpS57.83
TBVpS-26.83
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)1.76
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%.