FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FDS • US3030751057
225.87 USD
+0.95 (+0.42%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
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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.
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, FDS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. FDS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
- FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- FDS has a better Return On Equity (27.66%) than 92.02% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.45%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
- FDS's Operating Margin of 31.73% is fine compared to the rest 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.
- FDS has a Gross Margin (52.26%) which is in line with 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 | 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%
2. FDS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
- FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FDS has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.46, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.11, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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 has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.54) than 68.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. FDS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.46%.
- FDS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.32% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.88% in the last 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)5.88%
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 9.08% on average per year.
- 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
- 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. FDS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.20, the valuation of FDS can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. FDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of FDS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 61.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. FDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.36 |
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)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
5. FDS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FDS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.04% 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.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
FDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
225.87
+0.95 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19/bmo
Inst Owners100.67%
Inst Owner Change36.8%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.91%
Market Cap8.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)599.60M
Analysts53.85
Price Target311.01 (37.69%)
Short Float %9.06%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (1.1)
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%.