FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (1FDS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FDS - Euronext Milan - US3030751057 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall 1FDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1FDS against 110 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. 1FDS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1FDS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
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 (12.28%) than 94.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.73%, 1FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.95%, 1FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FDS is significantly above the industry average of 8.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.95%) for 1FDS is above the 3 year average (14.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.30%, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.89% of the companies in the same industry.
1FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.71%, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.33%, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.89% 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 | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% |
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for 1FDS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1FDS has less shares outstanding
1FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FDS is 2.48, which is a good value as it means it would take 1FDS, 2.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1FDS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.48 is amongst the best of the industry. 1FDS outperforms 85.32% of its industry peers.
1FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating 1FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1FDS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
1FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, 1FDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that 1FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.47, 1FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.52% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.47% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.75% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.63%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.79, 1FDS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1FDS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. 1FDS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1FDS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say 1FDS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.4 |
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.
1FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.58
PEG (5Y)2.56
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, 1FDS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
1FDS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.06.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, 1FDS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.63%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
29.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1FDS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.75%
BIT:1FDS (6/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
379.3
+379.3 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.39B
Analysts52.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Yearly Dividend3.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP29.59%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(2)1.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.39%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.11 | ||
| P/S | 7.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.01 | ||
| P/B | 7.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.4 |
EPS(TTM)14.16
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)15.73
Fwd EY4.15%
FCF(TTM)12.91
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)15.17
OCFY4%
SpS51.21
BVpS48.26
TBVpS-23.6
PEG (NY)5.58
PEG (5Y)2.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROCE | 18.39% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 231.49% | ||
| OM | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% | ||
| FCFM | 25.21% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
ROICexc(3y)17.3%
ROICexc(5y)22.8%
ROICexgc(3y)672.42%
ROICexgc(5y)448.23%
ROCE(3y)18.25%
ROCE(5y)20.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y123.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y43.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.86%
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.73%
Profit Quality(3y)120.69%
Profit Quality(5y)120.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.63%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 3Y14.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.02%
EBIT Next Year13.16%
EBIT Next 3Y8.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.56%
FCF growth 5Y10.82%
OCF growth 1Y5.62%
OCF growth 3Y8.05%
OCF growth 5Y10.39%