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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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

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FDS. FDS was compared to 238 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!.


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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.66%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 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

  • The Profit Margin of FDS (25.40%) is better than 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 has a Operating Margin of 31.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 60.08% of its industry peers.
  • FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FDS's Gross Margin of 52.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 59.24% 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 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 better Altman-Z score (4.46) than 82.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying 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.
  • Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.32% on average per year.
  • FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.88%.
  • 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)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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.20, FDS is valued correctly.
  • FDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of FDS.
  • 61.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. FDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 86.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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.
  • FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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 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.
  • FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.33.
  • FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector 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 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

  • FDS pays out 27.04% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 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)03-19
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 RankSector 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
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%.