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FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FICO - US3032501047 - Common Stock

1606.1 USD
-44.41 (-2.69%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 8:25:25 PM
1600 USD
-6.1 (-0.38%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 8:25:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FICO. FICO was compared to 284 industry peers in the Software industry. FICO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FICO shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes FICO very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FICO was profitable.
In the past year FICO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FICO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FICO had a positive operating cash flow.
FICO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFICO 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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 33.98%, FICO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 63.82%, FICO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FICO is significantly above the industry average of 11.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (63.82%) for FICO is above the 3 year average (41.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 33.98%
ROE N/A
ROIC 63.82%
ROA(3y)27.67%
ROA(5y)24.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)41.13%
ROIC(5y)35.64%
FICO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFICO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

FICO's Profit Margin of 32.80% is amongst the best of the industry. FICO outperforms 91.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FICO has grown nicely.
FICO has a better Operating Margin (45.87%) than 96.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FICO has grown nicely.
FICO has a better Gross Margin (81.75%) than 87.68% of its industry peers.
FICO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.87%
PM (TTM) 32.8%
GM 81.75%
OM growth 3Y10.81%
OM growth 5Y14.35%
PM growth 3Y0.09%
PM growth 5Y12.51%
GM growth 3Y2.17%
GM growth 5Y2.36%
FICO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFICO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FICO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FICO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FICO has less shares outstanding
FICO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
FICO Yearly Shares OutstandingFICO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
FICO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFICO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 12.97 indicates that FICO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.97, FICO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.08% of the companies in the same industry.
FICO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.72. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FICO would need 3.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.72, FICO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.72
Altman-Z 12.97
ROIC/WACC5.8
WACC11.01%
FICO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFICO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

FICO has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that FICO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FICO (0.92) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
FICO has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that FICO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FICO has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: FICO underperforms 74.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
FICO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFICO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FICO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.27%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
FICO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.66%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y21.92%
EPS 5Y25.85%
EPS Q2Q%37.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.66%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%19.78%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FICO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.45% on average per year.
FICO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.97%
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y28.13%
EPS Next 5Y24.45%
Revenue Next Year16.08%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y17.14%
Revenue Next 5Y15.62%

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 accelerating.
FICO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFICO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
FICO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFICO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 55.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FICO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FICO.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. FICO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FICO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FICO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, FICO is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.94
Fwd PE 40.9
FICO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFICO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

FICO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FICO is cheaper than 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
FICO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 51.54
EV/EBITDA 45.73
FICO Per share dataFICO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50

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 FICO may justify a higher PE ratio.
FICO's earnings are expected to grow with 28.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y28.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

FAIR ISAAC CORP

NYSE:FICO (11/4/2025, 8:25:25 PM)

After market: 1600 -6.1 (-0.38%)

1606.1

-44.41 (-2.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners91.25%
Inst Owner Change-1.96%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap38.55B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)632.62M
Analysts79.23
Price Target2043.76 (27.25%)
Short Float %4.09%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.02%
Min EPS beat(2)2.91%
Max EPS beat(2)9.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.46%
Max EPS beat(4)9.13%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.74%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.2%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)6.46%
PT rev (3m)-5.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.94
Fwd PE 40.9
P/S 19.98
P/FCF 51.54
P/OCF 49.32
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 45.73
EPS(TTM)28.71
EY1.79%
EPS(NY)39.27
Fwd EY2.44%
FCF(TTM)31.16
FCFY1.94%
OCF(TTM)32.57
OCFY2.03%
SpS80.37
BVpS-58.23
TBVpS-90.95
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 33.98%
ROE N/A
ROCE 81.08%
ROIC 63.82%
ROICexc 77.19%
ROICexgc 595.74%
OM 45.87%
PM (TTM) 32.8%
GM 81.75%
FCFM 38.77%
ROA(3y)27.67%
ROA(5y)24.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)41.13%
ROIC(5y)35.64%
ROICexc(3y)46.48%
ROICexc(5y)41.08%
ROICexgc(3y)170.74%
ROICexgc(5y)438.55%
ROCE(3y)52.25%
ROCE(5y)45.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-54.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-33.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.31%
OM growth 3Y10.81%
OM growth 5Y14.35%
PM growth 3Y0.09%
PM growth 5Y12.51%
GM growth 3Y2.17%
GM growth 5Y2.36%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.72
Debt/EBITDA 2.65
Cap/Depr 228.57%
Cap/Sales 1.75%
Interest Coverage 7.64
Cash Conversion 86.88%
Profit Quality 118.22%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 12.97
F-Score7
WACC11.01%
ROIC/WACC5.8
Cap/Depr(3y)95.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.98%
Profit Quality(3y)120%
Profit Quality(5y)122.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y21.92%
EPS 5Y25.85%
EPS Q2Q%37.12%
EPS Next Y26.97%
EPS Next 2Y28.61%
EPS Next 3Y28.13%
EPS Next 5Y24.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.66%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%19.78%
Revenue Next Year16.08%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y17.14%
Revenue Next 5Y15.62%
EBIT growth 1Y26.02%
EBIT growth 3Y21.08%
EBIT growth 5Y23.68%
EBIT Next Year36.55%
EBIT Next 3Y25.36%
EBIT Next 5Y23.97%
FCF growth 1Y70.13%
FCF growth 3Y13.43%
FCF growth 5Y20.77%
OCF growth 1Y73.81%
OCF growth 3Y14.31%
OCF growth 5Y19.44%

FAIR ISAAC CORP / FICO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FICO.


What is the valuation status for FICO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FAIR ISAAC CORP?

FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FICO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) is expected to grow by 26.97% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FICO stock?

The dividend rating of FAIR ISAAC CORP (FICO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.