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FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FCN - US3029411093 - Common Stock

157.83 USD
+4.13 (+2.69%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:22:43 PM
157.83 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:22:43 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FCN. FCN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FCN has an average financial health and profitability rating. FCN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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.
In the past year FCN had a positive cash flow from operations.
FCN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FCN had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of FCN (7.15%) is better than 73.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.14%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.00%, FCN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCN is below the industry average of 13.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.15%
ROE 13.14%
ROIC 10%
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 6.82%, FCN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FCN has a better Operating Margin (9.70%) than 70.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCN has declined.
FCN has a Gross Margin (31.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.7%
PM (TTM) 6.82%
GM 31.67%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FCN is still creating some value.
FCN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FCN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 4.34 indicates that FCN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FCN (4.34) is better than 77.91% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN is 6.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take FCN, 6.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FCN (6.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FCN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FCN (0.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 6.79
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 2.11 indicates that FCN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FCN (2.11) is better than 77.91% of its industry peers.
FCN has a Quick Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that FCN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FCN (2.11) is better than 77.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 2.11
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

FCN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.38%.
FCN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.59% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FCN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.00% in the last 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)6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FCN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
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

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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FCN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FCN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FCN is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FCN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FCN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.91.
FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FCN is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
FCN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.4
Fwd PE 16.91
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FCN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FCN is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies listed 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 73.77
EV/EBITDA 13.11
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 FCN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)5.09
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FCN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FTI CONSULTING INC

NYSE:FCN (10/24/2025, 8:22:43 PM)

After market: 157.83 0 (0%)

157.83

+4.13 (+2.69%)

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-0.1%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap5.11B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)249.70M
Analysts77.14
Price Target188.7 (19.56%)
Short Float %4.3%
Short Ratio3.61
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)18.62%
Min EPS beat(2)10.8%
Max EPS beat(2)26.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.94%
Max EPS beat(4)26.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.67%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.32%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.17%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.37%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.39%
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%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
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 18.4
Fwd PE 16.91
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 73.77
P/OCF 40.8
P/B 2.69
P/tB 7.95
EV/EBITDA 13.11
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)9.34
Fwd EY5.92%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY2.45%
SpS113.19
BVpS58.71
TBVpS19.84
PEG (NY)5.09
PEG (5Y)2.79
Graham Number106.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.15%
ROE 13.14%
ROCE 12.77%
ROIC 10%
ROICexc 10.58%
ROICexgc 20.29%
OM 9.7%
PM (TTM) 6.82%
GM 31.67%
FCFM 1.89%
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 Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 6.79
Debt/EBITDA 1.16
Cap/Depr 115.66%
Cap/Sales 1.53%
Interest Coverage 94.1
Cash Conversion 31.02%
Profit Quality 27.73%
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 2.11
Altman-Z 4.34
F-Score3
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)6%
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-16.59%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year9.69%
EBIT Next 3Y8.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y94.4%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5Y15.39%
OCF growth 1Y35.58%
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 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FCN stock?

The financial health rating of FTI CONSULTING INC (FCN) is 6 / 10.