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FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FDS - US3030751057 - Common Stock

266.8 USD
-2.24 (-0.83%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
266.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FDS. 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
FDS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FDS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

FDS has a Return On Assets of 13.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDS outperforms 94.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FDS (27.31%) is better than 93.19% of its industry peers.
FDS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 91.91% 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 7.61%.
Industry RankSector 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%
FDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.72%, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.38% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.23%, FDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FDS (52.72%) is better than 62.13% of its industry peers.
FDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FDS has less shares outstanding
FDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FDS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of FDS is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take FDS, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FDS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. FDS outperforms 86.38% of its industry peers.
FDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating FDS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, FDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.22
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

FDS has a Current 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 has a better Current ratio (1.40) than 63.40% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.40) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.4
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 2025 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 3.16%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.19%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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.
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 2030 1B 2B 3B
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 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.72 indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FDS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.10), we can say FDS is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.22 indicates a correct valuation of FDS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FDS.
FDS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.72
Fwd PE 15.22
FDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FDS indicates a rather cheap valuation: FDS is cheaper than 84.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.34
EV/EBITDA 11.92
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 FDS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
FDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.81
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of FDS dropped by -31.82% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.48, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, FDS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

5.2 History

The dividend of FDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.80%!
FDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FDS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.8%
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

FDS pays out 26.79% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M
FDS Dividend Payout.FDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:FDS (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 266.8 0 (0%)

266.8

-2.24 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)09-18 2025-09-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-17 2025-12-17/bmo
Inst Owners95.79%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change2.4%
Market Cap10.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)597.04M
Analysts52.14
Price Target349.18 (30.88%)
Short Float %6.2%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend4.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.8%
DP26.79%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (1.1)
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)-17.99%
PT rev (3m)-21.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.72
Fwd PE 15.22
P/S 4.34
P/FCF 16.34
P/OCF 13.89
P/B 4.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.92
EPS(TTM)16.97
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)17.52
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)16.33
FCFY6.12%
OCF(TTM)19.21
OCFY7.2%
SpS61.41
BVpS57.83
TBVpS-26.83
PEG (NY)4.81
PEG (5Y)1.69
Graham Number148.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.22
Debt/EBITDA 1.46
Cap/Depr 57.67%
Cap/Sales 4.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 77.51%
Profit Quality 103.42%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)52.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.69%
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)3.16%
EPS 3Y8.16%
EPS 5Y9.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.29%
EPS Next Y3.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.98%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y11.5%
EBIT growth 5Y11.22%
EBIT Next Year12.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.32%
EBIT Next 5Y8.99%
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.


What is the valuation status of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?

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 expected EPS growth for FDS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is expected to grow by 3.27% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) stock?

The dividend rating of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.79%.