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FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FICO - US3032501047 - Common Stock

1798.53 USD
+26.66 (+1.5%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:19:41 PM
1798.53 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:19:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

FICO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. FICO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FICO shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FICO was profitable.
FICO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FICO has always been profitable.
FICO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FICO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFICO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FICO (34.90%) is better than 98.57% of its industry peers.
FICO has a better Return On Invested Capital (73.98%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FICO is significantly above the industry average of 10.97%.
The 3 year average ROIC (53.64%) for FICO is below the current ROIC(73.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 34.9%
ROE N/A
ROIC 73.98%
ROA(3y)30.67%
ROA(5y)28.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)53.64%
ROIC(5y)46.65%
FICO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFICO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

FICO has a Profit Margin of 32.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FICO outperforms 92.14% of its industry peers.
FICO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 47.00%, FICO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FICO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.23%, FICO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FICO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47%
PM (TTM) 32.75%
GM 82.23%
OM growth 3Y6.07%
OM growth 5Y12.28%
PM growth 3Y6.48%
PM growth 5Y12.39%
GM growth 3Y1.75%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
FICO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFICO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FICO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FICO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FICO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FICO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FICO Yearly Shares OutstandingFICO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
FICO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFICO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 13.12 indicates that FICO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FICO's Altman-Z score of 13.12 is amongst the best of the industry. FICO outperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
FICO has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.14. This is a neutral value as FICO would need 4.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FICO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.14) than 61.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.14
Altman-Z 13.12
ROIC/WACC6.86
WACC10.78%
FICO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFICO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

FICO has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that FICO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.83, FICO is not doing good in the industry: 82.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that FICO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, FICO is doing worse than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
FICO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFICO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.99% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, FICO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.91% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FICO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.99%
EPS 3Y20.14%
EPS 5Y25.08%
EPS Q2Q%18.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.91%
Revenue growth 3Y13.07%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%13.65%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.50% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y38.72%
EPS Next 2Y33.23%
EPS Next 3Y28.66%
EPS Next 5Y22.5%
Revenue Next Year22.49%
Revenue Next 2Y19.99%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y14.69%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
FICO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFICO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
FICO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFICO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.13, FICO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FICO.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. FICO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
FICO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.35.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FICO.
FICO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.13
Fwd PE 43.35
FICO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFICO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FICO is valued a bit cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
FICO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.67
EV/EBITDA 47.93
FICO Per share dataFICO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 -100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FICO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FICO's earnings are expected to grow with 28.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y33.23%
EPS Next 3Y28.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FICO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FAIR ISAAC CORP

NYSE:FICO (12/5/2025, 8:19:41 PM)

After market: 1798.53 0 (0%)

1798.53

+26.66 (+1.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners91.13%
Inst Owner Change2.33%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change0.59%
Market Cap42.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.99B
Net Income(TTM)651.95M
Analysts77.86
Price Target2061.14 (14.6%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.24%
Min EPS beat(2)3.35%
Max EPS beat(2)9.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.46%
Max EPS beat(4)9.13%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.57%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.16%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.91%
PT rev (1m)0.85%
PT rev (3m)7.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.13
Fwd PE 43.35
P/S 21.42
P/FCF 57.67
P/OCF 54.75
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 47.93
EPS(TTM)29.91
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)41.49
Fwd EY2.31%
FCF(TTM)31.19
FCFY1.73%
OCF(TTM)32.85
OCFY1.83%
SpS83.97
BVpS-73.63
TBVpS-106.67
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)2.4
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 34.9%
ROE N/A
ROCE 91.84%
ROIC 73.98%
ROICexc 85.19%
ROICexgc 743.07%
OM 47%
PM (TTM) 32.75%
GM 82.23%
FCFM 37.14%
ROA(3y)30.67%
ROA(5y)28.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)53.64%
ROIC(5y)46.65%
ROICexc(3y)61.06%
ROICexc(5y)53.77%
ROICexgc(3y)354.45%
ROICexgc(5y)571.57%
ROCE(3y)66.59%
ROCE(5y)57.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y53.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y41.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.25%
OM growth 3Y6.07%
OM growth 5Y12.28%
PM growth 3Y6.48%
PM growth 5Y12.39%
GM growth 3Y1.75%
GM growth 5Y2.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.14
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 263.56%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 9.04
Cash Conversion 81.92%
Profit Quality 113.41%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 13.12
F-Score7
WACC10.78%
ROIC/WACC6.86
Cap/Depr(3y)173.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.03%
Profit Quality(3y)112.89%
Profit Quality(5y)115.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.99%
EPS 3Y20.14%
EPS 5Y25.08%
EPS Q2Q%18.35%
EPS Next Y38.72%
EPS Next 2Y33.23%
EPS Next 3Y28.66%
EPS Next 5Y22.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.91%
Revenue growth 3Y13.07%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%13.65%
Revenue Next Year22.49%
Revenue Next 2Y19.99%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y14.69%
EBIT growth 1Y27.55%
EBIT growth 3Y19.94%
EBIT growth 5Y22.37%
EBIT Next Year32.76%
EBIT Next 3Y24.44%
EBIT Next 5Y19.58%
FCF growth 1Y21.73%
FCF growth 3Y13.67%
FCF growth 5Y16.61%
OCF growth 1Y23.04%
OCF growth 3Y15.2%
OCF growth 5Y16.37%

FAIR ISAAC CORP / FICO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FICO.


What is the valuation status for FICO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FAIR ISAAC CORP?

FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FICO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) is expected to grow by 38.72% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FICO stock?

The dividend rating of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.