FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:FDS • US3030751057
248.76 USD
-5.6 (-2.2%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
247.38 USD
-1.38 (-0.55%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall FDS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FDS 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. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FDS was profitable.
- 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 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 93.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.45%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% 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 7.28%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.45%) for FDS is above the 3 year average (16.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of FDS (25.40%) is better than 65.13% of its industry peers.
- FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FDS has a better Operating Margin (31.73%) than 60.92% 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.
- FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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 4.81 indicates that FDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.81, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.45% 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.
- FDS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FDS (0.63) is better than 62.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.81 |
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 69.75% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.54, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.54.
- 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 28.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.94, which indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
- FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 60.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 71.01% 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 | 14.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.65 |
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)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%.
- FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.02.
- FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.85%!
- FDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
- FDS pays out 27.04% 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.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y7.49%
248.76
-5.6 (-2.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Inst Owners100.67%
Inst Owner Change-2.25%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.91%
Market Cap9.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)599.60M
Analysts52.31
Price Target327.83 (31.79%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.39%
PT rev (3m)-6.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/B | 4.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.65 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)19.23
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)17.3
FCFY6.95%
OCF(TTM)20.34
OCFY8.18%
SpS63.09
BVpS57.93
TBVpS-27.03
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number149.34
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 | 4.81 |
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 Year11.98%
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 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%.