FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
271.88 USD
+0.32 (+0.12%)
271.88 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FDS. FDS was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, FDS could be worth investigating further 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's Return On Assets of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 93.25% 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 7.47%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of FDS (25.72%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
FDS has a Operating Margin of 32.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 61.60% of its industry peers.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDS's Gross Margin of 52.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.87% of its industry peers.
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
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 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 4.84 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS has a better Altman-Z score (4.84) than 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 86.08% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.84 |
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.
FDS has a better Current ratio (1.40) than 63.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying 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 63.71% 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%.
FDS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.32% yearly.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.02.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
FDS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.51.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say FDS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 84.39% of the companies in the same industry.
61.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.85
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of FDS has falen by -26.44%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.43, FDS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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 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
FDS pays out 26.79% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 3Y6.6%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change2.63%
Market Cap10.28B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target349.18 (28.43%)
Short Float %6.2%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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)-1.89%
PT rev (3m)-23.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.63%
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 | 16.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.51 | ||
| P/S | 4.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY6.45%
FCF(TTM)16.33
FCFY6.01%
OCF(TTM)19.21
OCFY7.06%
SpS61.41
BVpS57.83
TBVpS-26.83
PEG (NY)4.85
PEG (5Y)1.72
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 7 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.