FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
290.62 USD
-2.81 (-0.96%)
Overall FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FDS against 235 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. 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.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FDS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.87%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FDS (27.31%) is better than 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.
FDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 25.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 65.53% 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 62.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.72%, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.04 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.04, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FDS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 85.11% 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 62.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.04 |
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.40, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.66% 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 2.46% 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.
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)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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.99, which indicates a correct 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 26.84, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.22, FDS is valued correctly.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 83.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
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)4.46
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
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 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.
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%
NYSE:FDS (12/30/2025, 11:12:43 AM)
290.62
-2.81 (-0.96%)
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 Cap10.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target329.1 (13.24%)
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-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)-5.23%
PT rev (3m)-24.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/B | 4.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.89%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.68%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.68%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)4.46
PEG (5Y)1.82
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 | 5.04 |
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.
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 3.81% 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%.