FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FCN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3029411093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FCN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FCN was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. FCN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FCN had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
FCN has a better Return On Assets (7.82%) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Return On Equity of 12.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FCN outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
FCN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.40%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is below the industry average of 12.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.82% | ||
| ROE | 12.19% | ||
| ROIC | 10.4% |
ROA(3y)7.77%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.43%
ROE(5y)14.03%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.14%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCN has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.81%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FCN (31.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FCN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.14% | ||
| GM | 31.86% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FCN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FCN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.56 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FCN's Altman-Z score of 5.56 is amongst the best of the industry. FCN outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
FCN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FCN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that FCN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that FCN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FCN's Current ratio of 2.24 is amongst the best of the industry. FCN outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Quick Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FCN's Quick ratio of 2.24 is amongst the best of the industry. FCN outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FCN have decreased by -6.51% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.59% on average per year.
FCN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.59%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.51%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%2.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%
3.2 Future
FCN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.98% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y4.34%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FCN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, FCN is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.35, the valuation of FCN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FCN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, FCN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FCN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
FCN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FCN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FCN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
166.75
+0.15 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change-2.31%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
Market Cap5.72B
Analysts77.14
Price Target179.52 (7.66%)
Short Float %4.37%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.55%
Max EPS beat(2)26.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.94%
Max EPS beat(4)26.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.36%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.15%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.35%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.28%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.84%
PT rev (1m)1.44%
PT rev (3m)-24.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.66 | ||
| P/tB | 6.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
EPS(TTM)8.04
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)9.09
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)5.97
OCFY3.58%
SpS106.98
BVpS62.69
TBVpS26.31
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)3.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.82% | ||
| ROE | 12.19% | ||
| ROCE | 13.28% | ||
| ROIC | 10.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.48% | ||
| OM | 9.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.14% | ||
| GM | 31.86% | ||
| FCFM | 4.26% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.27%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 64.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 59.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.56 |
F-Score5
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)-6.51%
EPS 3Y5.58%
EPS 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%2.69%
EPS Next Y2.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y4.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year8.44%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y96.04%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5Y15.39%
OCF growth 1Y47.94%
OCF growth 3Y3.58%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%