FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock
292.95 USD
+0.16 (+0.05%)
292.95 USD
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Taking everything into account, FDS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FDS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes FDS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDS was profitable.
In the past year FDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.87%, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.31%, FDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.34%) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDS is significantly above the industry average of 7.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.31% | ||
| ROIC | 16.34% |
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FDS (25.72%) is better than 65.53% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FDS has a Operating Margin of 32.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 62.13% of its industry peers.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDS has a Gross Margin (52.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.72% | ||
| GM | 52.72% |
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y0.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FDS has an Altman-Z score of 5.03. This indicates that FDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FDS has a better Altman-Z score (5.03) than 85.96% of its industry peers.
FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.22, FDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS's Current ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 62.98% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that FDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FDS's Quick ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 66.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.46%.
Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.32% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FDS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.34, FDS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FDS is cheaper than 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
63.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
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 excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.5
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, FDS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.39.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
FDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
26.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FDS's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap10.96B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts51.85
Price Target329.1 (12.34%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP26.79%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)1.83%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.43%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.25%
PT rev (1m)-5.23%
PT rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.34 | ||
| P/S | 4.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/B | 5.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
EPS(TTM)17.11
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)19.09
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)16.5
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)19.41
OCFY6.63%
SpS62.05
BVpS58.43
TBVpS-27.11
PEG (NY)4.5
PEG (5Y)1.84
Graham Number149.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.87% | ||
| ROE | 27.31% | ||
| ROCE | 19.78% | ||
| ROIC | 16.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 272.31% | ||
| OM | 32.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.72% | ||
| GM | 52.72% | ||
| FCFM | 26.59% |
ROA(3y)12.98%
ROA(5y)13.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)30.68%
ROIC(3y)16.37%
ROIC(5y)16.42%
ROICexc(3y)18.7%
ROICexc(5y)20.73%
ROICexgc(3y)690.47%
ROICexgc(5y)490.38%
ROCE(3y)19.82%
ROCE(5y)19.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.81%
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y0.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)56.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.62%
Profit Quality(3y)114.25%
Profit Quality(5y)117.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.46%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.1%
EBIT Next 5Y8.7%
FCF growth 1Y0.46%
FCF growth 3Y8.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.59%
OCF growth 1Y3.7%
OCF growth 3Y10.5%
OCF growth 5Y7.5%
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC / FDS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FDS.
Can you provide the valuation status for FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FDS stock?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for FDS stock?
The financial health rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FDS stock?
The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.