FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FDS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3030751057 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FDS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FDS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FDS had positive earnings in the past year.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FDS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FDS has a better Return On Assets (12.28%) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FDS (24.73%) is better than 92.77% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 89.79% 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 7.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.95%) for FDS is above the 3 year average (14.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
1.3 Margins
FDS has a better Profit Margin (23.30%) than 64.68% of its industry peers.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.71%, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDS has remained more or less at the same level.
FDS has a Gross Margin (53.33%) 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 | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% |
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for FDS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.48, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FDS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.48 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 81.70% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FDS has a Current Ratio of 1.47. 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 Current ratio of 1.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FDS's Quick ratio of 1.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.52%.
Measured over the past years, FDS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.47% on average per year.
FDS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.07%.
FDS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
3.2 Future
FDS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.16% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.72%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.76%
EPS Next 5Y8.16%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 25.14, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FDS.
FDS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FDS is more expensive than 62.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.46, FDS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, FDS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.85% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FDS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FDS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of FDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.33
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.00, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, FDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.63%!
FDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
FDS pays out 29.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FDS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.76%
NYSE:FDS (7/22/2025, 2:27:31 PM)
418.855
-4.22 (-1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.35%
Inst Owner Change-1.13%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap15.84B
Analysts52.86
Price Target454.23 (8.45%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio3.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend3.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP29.59%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(2)1.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.39%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)0.68%
PT rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 | ||
| P/S | 6.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.38 | ||
| P/B | 7.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.33 |
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)18.58
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)17.91
OCFY4.28%
SpS60.49
BVpS57
TBVpS-27.87
PEG (NY)5.33
PEG (5Y)2.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.28% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROCE | 18.39% | ||
| ROIC | 14.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 231.49% | ||
| OM | 30.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.3% | ||
| GM | 53.33% | ||
| FCFM | 25.21% |
ROA(3y)11.65%
ROA(5y)14.16%
ROE(3y)28.93%
ROE(5y)33.54%
ROIC(3y)14.84%
ROIC(5y)16.9%
ROICexc(3y)17.3%
ROICexc(5y)22.8%
ROICexgc(3y)672.42%
ROICexgc(5y)448.23%
ROCE(3y)18.25%
ROCE(5y)20.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y123.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y43.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.86%
OM growth 3Y2.47%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-0.98%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.73%
Profit Quality(3y)120.69%
Profit Quality(5y)120.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3Y14.53%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-2.29%
EPS Next Y4.72%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.76%
EPS Next 5Y8.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y11.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 3Y14.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.02%
EBIT Next Year13.16%
EBIT Next 3Y8.72%
EBIT Next 5Y7.5%
FCF growth 1Y2.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.56%
FCF growth 5Y10.82%
OCF growth 1Y5.62%
OCF growth 3Y8.05%
OCF growth 5Y10.39%