FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FDS • US3030751057
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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.
1. FDS Profitability Analysis
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.
- 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 13.93%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDS's Return On Equity of 27.61% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 92.08% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.65%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.30%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.37%) for FDS is below the current ROIC(16.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.93% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROIC | 16.65% |
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 24.48%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 31.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
- FDS has a Gross Margin (51.94%) which 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.48% | ||
| GM | 51.94% |
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
- The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 4.44 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.44, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.01. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS (2.01) is better than 84.58% of its industry peers.
- FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 64.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.43. 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 1.43, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FDS has a Quick ratio of 1.43. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 67.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. FDS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.16% 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 6.51% 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)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.07%
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 Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
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. FDS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.96.
- FDS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. FDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of FDS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 71.25% 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 | 11.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
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)2.39
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
5. FDS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%.
- The stock price of FDS dropped by -21.82% 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 6.46, FDS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FDS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
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 Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.82% 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.
DP27.82%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
FDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
224.12
-3.96 (-1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-31 2026-03-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-22 2026-06-22/bmo
Inst Owners102.22%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap8.16B
Revenue(TTM)2.40B
Net Income(TTM)587.79M
Analysts53.33
Price Target274.17 (22.33%)
Short Float %9.8%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.82%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (1.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.57%
Min EPS beat(2)0.92%
Max EPS beat(2)2.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.89%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.01%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-11.85%
PT rev (3m)-16.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.45 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.22 | ||
| P/B | 3.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
EPS(TTM)17.29
EY7.71%
EPS(NY)19.57
Fwd EY8.73%
FCF(TTM)18.74
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)21.93
OCFY9.78%
SpS65.91
BVpS58.44
TBVpS-28.63
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)1.39
Graham Number150.785 (-32.72%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.93% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROCE | 20.15% | ||
| ROIC | 16.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 241.12% | ||
| OM | 31.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.48% | ||
| GM | 51.94% | ||
| FCFM | 28.44% |
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 Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.85%
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%4.21%
EPS Next Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.07%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year13.74%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
EBIT Next 5Y7.53%
FCF growth 1Y12.05%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y18.67%
OCF growth 3Y10.5%
OCF growth 5Y7.5%
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC / FDS Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is expected to grow by 5.42% 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 27.82%.