FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
292.47 USD
+0.92 (+0.32%)
292.47 USD
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FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
FDS's Return On Assets of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 94.09% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Equity of 27.31% is amongst the best of 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
| 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
FDS has a better Profit Margin (25.72%) than 64.56% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.23%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDS has a Gross Margin of 52.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 62.45% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has an Altman-Z score of 5.03. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS has a Altman-Z score of 5.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 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 84.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 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 61.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.40, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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 66.24% 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%.
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 5.39%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FDS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.85% on average per year.
FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
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 17.23, FDS is valued on the expensive side.
FDS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.56. FDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.68.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaper than 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
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.
FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.22
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.13.
FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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 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 3Y6.65%
292.47
+0.92 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.75%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap10.94B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target347.27 (18.74%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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)-0.55%
PT rev (3m)-19.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.68 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.07 | ||
| P/B | 5.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY5.8%
EPS(NY)17.53
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.64%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)5.22
PEG (5Y)1.85
Graham Number149.36
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 | 5.03 |
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 3Y6.65%
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 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
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 6 / 10 to FDS.
What is the valuation status of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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%.