FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
237.3 EUR
-6.2 (-2.55%)
1FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 117 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. 1FDS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 1FDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make 1FDS a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
1FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1FDS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1FDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1FDS's Return On Assets of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. 1FDS outperforms 94.02% of its industry peers.
1FDS has a Return On Equity of 27.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FDS outperforms 91.45% of its industry peers.
1FDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FDS outperforms 94.02% of its industry peers.
1FDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.96%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of 1FDS (25.72%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
1FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 32.23%, 1FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
1FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 52.72%, 1FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
1FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 1FDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1FDS has an Altman-Z score of 4.87. This indicates that 1FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.87, 1FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FDS is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take 1FDS, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1FDS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FDS outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 1FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1FDS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
Although 1FDS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. 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 | 4.87 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
1FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
1FDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1FDS (1.40) is better than 73.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.16%.
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, 1FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1FDS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average per year.
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
1FDS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.85% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.20, the valuation of 1FDS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.68, 1FDS is valued correctly.
1FDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1FDS is cheaper than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
1FDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FDS is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1FDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FDS is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1FDS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.91
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, 1FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.81.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, 1FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
| 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.
1FDS'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 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.6%
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)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.97B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target291.6 (22.88%)
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)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.68 | ||
| P/S | 4.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.31 | ||
| P/B | 4.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
EPS(TTM)14.65
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)15.13
Fwd EY6.38%
FCF(TTM)14.1
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)16.58
OCFY6.99%
SpS53.01
BVpS49.92
TBVpS-23.16
PEG (NY)4.91
PEG (5Y)1.74
Graham Number128.28
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 | 4.87 |
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 3Y6.6%
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 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.42%
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1FDS.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1FDS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1FDS 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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1FDS stock?
The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.