FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
286.68 USD
-2.11 (-0.73%)
286.68 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 237 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. This makes FDS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FDS was profitable.
- FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FDS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- FDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.21%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDS has a better Return On Equity (27.66%) than 93.25% 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 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.27%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.40%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 60.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.26%, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
- FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.16 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FDS has a better Altman-Z score (5.16) than 85.23% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS (2.11) is better than 85.23% 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.
- FDS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 62.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.16 |
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2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.54, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.62% 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 69.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
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.
- Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.88% in the last 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)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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.76, FDS is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
- FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.91.
- FDS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
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)3.9
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, FDS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
- FDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 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%
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 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 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%.