FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FDS • US3030751057

225.87 USD
+0.95 (+0.42%)
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:16:11 PM
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This FDS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

FDS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes FDS very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. FDS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.21%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.66%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.45%) than 90.76% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.26%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.37%) for FDS is below the current ROIC(16.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.21%
ROE 27.66%
ROIC 16.45%
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
FDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • FDS has a Profit Margin of 25.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 63.87% of its industry peers.
  • FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • FDS has a Operating Margin of 31.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 60.08% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of FDS (52.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.73%
PM (TTM) 25.4%
GM 52.26%
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%
FDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. FDS Health Analysis

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.
FDS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
FDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.46 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • FDS has a Altman-Z score of 4.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 82.77% of its industry peers.
  • FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS (2.11) is better than 85.29% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.63, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.11
Altman-Z 4.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FDS's Current ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
  • FDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FDS's Quick ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.54
FDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. FDS Growth Analysis

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.
  • FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.88%.
  • 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)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%

3.2 Future

  • FDS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.08% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue Next Year5.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%

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.
FDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
FDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. FDS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.20, which indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • FDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • FDS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75.
  • FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 61.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say FDS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.2
Fwd PE 11.75
FDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 86.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.94
EV/EBITDA 10.36
FDS Per share dataFDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

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)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%

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5. FDS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
  • The stock price of FDS dropped by -22.28% 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 6.33, FDS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%

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
FDS Yearly Dividends per shareFDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 27.04% 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.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
FDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
FDS Dividend Payout.FDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:FDS (3/6/2026, 8:16:11 PM)

After market: 225.87 0 (0%)

225.87

+0.95 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-18
Earnings (Next)03-31
Inst Owners100.05%
Inst Owner Change36.8%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change2.91%
Market Cap8.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)599.60M
Analysts53.33
Price Target311.01 (37.69%)
Short Float %9.06%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)2.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.72%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.82%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.51%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.26%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-5.13%
PT rev (3m)-10.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.2
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 3.55
P/FCF 12.94
P/OCF 11.01
P/B 3.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.36
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY7.58%
EPS(NY)19.23
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)17.45
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)20.52
OCFY9.08%
SpS63.63
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.27
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number149.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.21%
ROE 27.66%
ROCE 19.91%
ROIC 16.45%
ROICexc 17.84%
ROICexgc 213.49%
OM 31.73%
PM (TTM) 25.4%
GM 52.26%
FCFM 27.42%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.11
Debt/EBITDA 1.51
Cap/Depr 71.76%
Cap/Sales 4.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.87%
Profit Quality 107.97%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 4.46
F-Score7
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 Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.88%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year13.01%
EBIT Next 3Y8%
EBIT Next 5Y7.53%
FCF growth 1Y1.99%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y9.67%
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 7 / 10 to FDS.


Can you provide the valuation status for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 financial health for FDS stock?

The financial health rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FDS stock?

The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.04%.