Stock Analysis
Factset Research SystemsFDS
P/E 18.96×· 5Y range 11.92–46.71×· bottom 16% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
AnalystsSell27 analystsP/E 19.0× sits at the 16th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 17% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Profitability95
- Quality90
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.1 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 28.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 11.1× — debt well covered
- ✓P/E 19.0× at bottom 16% of 5-year history
What's happening with FDS
Profile
Strong profitability, moat, earnings quality and valuation.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation77/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (16th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (6.6%)20/25
- P/S (4.4x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (16.7x)12/25
- Growth61/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (7.7%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (7.7%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (9.2%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (35.0%)25/25
- Profitability95/100 · Strong
- ROIC (17.4%)20/25
- ROE (28.3%)25/25
- Net margin (23.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (29.6%)25/25
- Financial Health55/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.12)25/25
- Current ratio (0.60)0/25
- Interest coverage (11.1x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 31%)5/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.95)25/25
- FCF conversion (125%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.2%)25/25
- Moat95/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (53.0%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 19.8%)25/25
About Factset Research Systems
FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. Show more
The company aggregates data from third-party data suppliers, news sources, exchanges, brokerages, and contributors into its workstations. In addition, it provides essential portfolio analytics that companies use to monitor portfolios and address reporting requirements. Buy-side clients (including wealth and corporate clients) account for over 80% of FactSet's annual subscription value. In 2015, the company acquired Portware, a provider of trade execution software. In 2017, it acquired BISAM, a risk management and performance measurement provider. In 2022, it completed its purchase of CUSIP Global Services.
Headquarters: NORWALK, CT · Employees: 12,694 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
77B+P/E (TTM)19.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 11.9x–46.7x · 16th pct
P/FCF15.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.6%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.6%–9.4% · 87th pct
P/S (TTM)4.40xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–11.6x · 14th pct
EV/EBIT16.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.0x–41.4x · 18th pct
EV/Sales4.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E14.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.36xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.25C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.55%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio30.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
95A+ROIC17.4%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE28.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA12.7%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin23.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin29.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin51.4%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin29.0%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin25.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
61BRevenue CAGR7.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR7.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)9.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth35.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-7.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income13.4%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue3.1%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
55CAltman Z-Score4.12A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.60xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.52xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage11.1xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.8yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.8xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.77xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.17xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.95A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion125.1%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue5.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.59xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moskoff Gregory T Filed | Moskoff Gregory T | Grant / award | +97 | |
Viswanathan Sanoke Filed | Viswanathan Sanoke | Tax withholding | -8065 | |
Warren Joshua Filed | Warren Joshua | Grant / award | +8.6K | |
Warren Joshua Filed | Warren Joshua | Grant / award | +2.3K | |
Moskoff Gregory T Filed | Moskoff Gregory T | Tax withholding | -3 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moskoff Gregory T Filed | Moskoff Gregory T | Tax withholding | -4 | |
HYLTON LAURIE G Filed | HYLTON LAURIE G | Grant / award | +1.1K | |
HYLTON LAURIE G Filed | HYLTON LAURIE G | Grant / award | +439 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
95A+ROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)53.0%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor19.8%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$15.91
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$7.46
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$56.29
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.54B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$265.33M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.28B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.00B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.94xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$10.73B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.75B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Factset Research Systems (FDS)
Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Factset Research Systems. Altman Z-Score of 4.12 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.95 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Factset Research Systems converts about 29% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.8 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 77/100, FDS trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 19.0).
- Return on equity of 28.3% is well above the market average.
See how FDS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pre-Mkt | $4.38 | $4.52 | +3.2% | $636.1M | $634.7M |
No significant market moves for FDS in the last 30 days.
See FDS move history →Frequently Asked Questions about FDS
What is the current Factset Research Systems (FDS) stock price?
FDS is trading at $301.67 at the last market close, down 0.05% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks FDS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is FDS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Factset Research Systems's financial health at 55/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is FDS stock overvalued?
Factset Research Systems trades at a trailing P/E of 19.0 and our valuation score rates it 77/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Factset Research Systems report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for FDS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Factset Research Systems operate in?
Factset Research Systems operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Factset Research Systems do?
FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community.
About Factset Research Systems (FDS) Stock
Factset Research Systems (FDS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. As of the latest update, Factset Research Systems is trading at $301.67, down 0.05% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.7 billion. The financial health score for FDS is 55/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for FDS stock.
FDS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Factset Research Systems (FDS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time FDS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for FDS, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for FDS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Factset Research Systems across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 55/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for FDS.
- Sector peers: Compare FDS against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is FDS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Factset Research Systems (FDS) as an investment. The financial health score of 55/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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