FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1FDS • US3030751057
Current stock price
237.3 EUR
-6.2 (-2.55%)
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This 1FDS.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1FDS.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1FDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1FDS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years 1FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1FDS has a better Return On Assets (13.87%) than 94.21% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.31%, 1FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.34%, 1FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1FDS is significantly above the industry average of 9.73%.
| 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
- 1FDS has a Profit Margin of 25.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FDS outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
- 1FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.23%, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FDS has grown nicely.
- 1FDS has a better Gross Margin (52.72%) than 65.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1FDS 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. 1FDS.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for 1FDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1FDS has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for 1FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 1FDS has an Altman-Z score of 4.86. This indicates that 1FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1FDS has a Altman-Z score of 4.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FDS outperforms 87.60% of its industry peers.
- 1FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1FDS would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, 1FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating 1FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- 1FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FDS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- Although 1FDS's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.86 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that 1FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.40, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that 1FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.40, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. 1FDS.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.16% over the past year.
- 1FDS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.32% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, 1FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
- 1FDS 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%8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 1FDS 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
- 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.
- 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. 1FDS.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.29, which indicates a correct valuation of 1FDS.
- 69.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FDS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
- 1FDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.76.
- 71.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. 1FDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 1FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.93
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.65%
5. 1FDS.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 1FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 1FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.30.
- 1FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of 1FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 1FDS pays out 26.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 1FDS 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%
1FDS.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1FDS (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
237.3
-6.2 (-2.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)09-18 2025-09-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Inst Owners100.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target297.94 (25.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP26.79%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 | ||
| P/S | 4.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.24 | ||
| P/B | 4.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.51 |
EPS(TTM)14.57
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)15.05
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)14.17
FCFY5.97%
OCF(TTM)16.67
OCFY7.02%
SpS53.28
BVpS50.18
TBVpS-23.28
PEG (NY)4.93
PEG (5Y)1.75
Graham Number128.25
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 | 4.86 |
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 / 1FDS.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1FDS.MI.
What is the valuation status of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) stock?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
The financial health rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) is expected to grow by 3.3% in the next year.