FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FCN - US3029411093 - Common Stock
163.34 USD
-1.65 (-1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FCN. FCN was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an average financial health and profitability rating. FCN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FCN was profitable.
In the past year FCN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FCN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FCN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FCN has a Return On Assets of 7.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FCN (15.21%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.15%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.83%) for FCN is below the current ROIC(11.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FCN (7.20%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FCN has a Operating Margin of 10.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCN outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCN has declined.
FCN's Gross Margin of 31.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FCN outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FCN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FCN has less shares outstanding
FCN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
FCN has an Altman-Z score of 4.25. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.25, FCN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.63. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FCN would need 11.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN (11.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that FCN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FCN (0.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
FCN has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.85, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that FCN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FCN has a better Quick ratio (1.85) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 |
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.
FCN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.95%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 11.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FCN.
FCN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FCN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FCN.
FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FCN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FCN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FCN is more expensive than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 120.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FCN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)2.89
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FCN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:FCN (11/17/2025, 9:50:30 AM)
163.34
-1.65 (-1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.14%
Inst Owner Change-5.41%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change5.49%
Market Cap5.29B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)266.05M
Analysts77.14
Price Target169.32 (3.66%)
Short Float %4.15%
Short Ratio3.48
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)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)-10.27%
PT rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 120.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 49.08 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | 10.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.23 |
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)9.56
Fwd EY5.85%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY0.83%
OCF(TTM)3.33
OCFY2.04%
SpS114.12
BVpS54.07
TBVpS15.27
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)2.89
Graham Number102.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.25 |
F-Score3
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y11.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.95%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
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 5 / 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 6 / 10.