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FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FCN - US3029411093 - Common Stock

166.58 USD
+8.75 (+5.54%)
Last: 10/27/2025, 8:17:21 PM
165.09 USD
-1.49 (-0.89%)
After Hours: 10/27/2025, 8:17:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FCN. FCN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FCN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. FCN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FCN was profitable.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FCN has been profitable.
FCN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FCN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFCN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

FCN has a Return On Assets of 7.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 75.58% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Return On Equity of 15.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
FCN's Return On Invested Capital of 11.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is below the industry average of 13.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.83%) for FCN is below the current ROIC(11.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.62%
ROE 15.21%
ROIC 11.15%
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
FCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFCN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.20%, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCN has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.34%, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCN has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.95%, FCN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 7.2%
GM 31.95%
OM growth 3Y-5.08%
OM growth 5Y-5.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.64%
PM growth 5Y-3.84%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
FCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFCN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FCN is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FCN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FCN has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for FCN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
FCN Yearly Shares OutstandingFCN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
FCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFCN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

FCN has an Altman-Z score of 4.27. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FCN has a better Altman-Z score (4.27) than 80.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN is 11.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take FCN, 11.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FCN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FCN outperforms 43.02% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FCN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Altman-Z 4.27
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8.66%
FCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFCN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.85 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FCN has a Current ratio of 1.85. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Quick Ratio of 1.85. This is a normal value and indicates that FCN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FCN's Quick ratio of 1.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.85
FCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFCN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FCN have decreased by -1.38% in the last year.
FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.59% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.95% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FCN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FCN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FCN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFCN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
FCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFCN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.41 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FCN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FCN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FCN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.84.
FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, FCN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 17.84
FCN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFCN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FCN is more expensive than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 122.87
EV/EBITDA 13.35
FCN Per share dataFCN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FCN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FCN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (10/27/2025, 8:17:21 PM)

After market: 165.09 -1.49 (-0.89%)

166.58

+8.75 (+5.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners104.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap5.39B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)266.05M
Analysts77.14
Price Target188.7 (13.28%)
Short Float %4.15%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.97%
Min EPS beat(2)10.8%
Max EPS beat(2)29.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.55%
Max EPS beat(4)29.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.7%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.47%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 17.84
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 122.87
P/OCF 50.06
P/B 3.08
P/tB 10.91
EV/EBITDA 13.35
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)9.34
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY0.81%
OCF(TTM)3.33
OCFY2%
SpS114.12
BVpS54.07
TBVpS15.27
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)2.95
Graham Number102.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.62%
ROE 15.21%
ROCE 14.25%
ROIC 11.15%
ROICexc 11.79%
ROICexgc 23.37%
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 7.2%
GM 31.95%
FCFM 1.19%
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
ROICexc(3y)13.42%
ROICexc(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc(3y)34.96%
ROICexgc(5y)37.28%
ROCE(3y)13.83%
ROCE(5y)13.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.89%
OM growth 3Y-5.08%
OM growth 5Y-5.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.64%
PM growth 5Y-3.84%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 11.63
Debt/EBITDA 1.18
Cap/Depr 129.69%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 38.92
Cash Conversion 24.98%
Profit Quality 16.49%
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.85
Altman-Z 4.27
F-Score3
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)98.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.61%
Profit Quality(3y)83.2%
Profit Quality(5y)102.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
EPS Next Y3.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year9.69%
EBIT Next 3Y8.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y234.89%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5Y15.39%
OCF growth 1Y52.3%
OCF growth 3Y3.58%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%

FTI CONSULTING INC / FCN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FCN.


What is the valuation status for FCN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) stock?

FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FCN stock?

The financial health rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 5 / 10.