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FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FDS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3030751057 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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Fundamental Rating

5

FDS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FDS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FDS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
FDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFDS 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FDS (12.28%) is better 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 RankSector 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%
FDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

FDS has a Profit Margin of 23.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 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's Gross Margin of 53.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDS outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FDS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FDS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
FDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

FDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FDS would need 2.48 years to pay back of 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is in the better half of the industry: FDS outperforms 64.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 2.48
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDS 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that FDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS has a Quick 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 has a Quick ratio (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
FDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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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%.
FDS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.47% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.66% yearly.
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.
FDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
FDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FDS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.28% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, FDS is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.41, the valuation of FDS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.36, FDS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.99
Fwd PE 22.41
FDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FDS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.3
EV/EBITDA 19.04
FDS Per share dataFDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

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)5.3
PEG (5Y)2.39
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
FDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, FDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)8.63%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
FDS Yearly Dividends per shareFDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

29.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDS. This is a low number and 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%
FDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
FDS Dividend Payout.FDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:FDS (7/23/2025, 8:22:31 PM)

After market: 416.26 0 (0%)

416.26

-0.97 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)06-23 2025-06-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-17 2025-09-17/amc
Inst Owners95.35%
Inst Owner Change-1.13%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap15.74B
Analysts52.86
Price Target454.23 (9.12%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio3.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend3.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP29.59%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (1.1)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.99
Fwd PE 22.41
P/S 6.88
P/FCF 27.3
P/OCF 23.24
P/B 7.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.04
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY4%
EPS(NY)18.58
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)17.91
OCFY4.3%
SpS60.49
BVpS57
TBVpS-27.87
PEG (NY)5.3
PEG (5Y)2.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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%