FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
292.13 USD
+2.04 (+0.7%)
292.13 USD
0 (0%)
FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FDS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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
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
FDS has a better Return On Assets (13.87%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 93.28% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 91.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.72%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.87% 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 32.23%, FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has grown nicely.
FDS has a Gross Margin of 52.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 62.60% 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has an Altman-Z score of 5.00. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.00, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating 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 61.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.40. 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 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 66.39% of its industry peers.
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 66.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
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.
FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.39%.
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)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
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 Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. FDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.30 indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FDS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
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)4.48
PEG (5Y)1.83
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| 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 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
5.3 Sustainability
26.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and 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.
DP26.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
292.13
+2.04 (+0.7%)
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 Cap10.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target329.1 (12.66%)
Short Float %7.36%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
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)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.05 | ||
| P/B | 5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.86%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.64%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)4.48
PEG (5Y)1.83
Graham Number149.98
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 |
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)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
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 3.81% 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%.