Stock AnalizFactset Research Systems Inc. FDS
Computer Software: Programming Data Processing · IPO 2000 · data as of November 13, 2026
Factset Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is a technology company listed in the US with a market value of about $11.7B. In fiscal year 2026 it had revenue of $2.5B and net income of $533M, a net margin of 21.5%.
Its overall Stock Analiz score is 3.2 out of 5 (average). The strongest part is track record (4/5); the weakest is future growth (1/5).
Key numbers: a P/E of 22.8, a price to free cash flow of 16.6, 5-year revenue growth of 9% a year, a 5-year average ROIC of 15%. A discounted cash flow model with moderate assumptions puts its intrinsic value about 14% below the current price.
Score: 3.2 / 5
Checks passed
- P/E below 25
- P/E below the industry median
- P/FCF below 20
- Strong R&D investment or growth above 20%
- 5-year revenue growth above 8% a year
- 5-year average ROIC above 12%
- Profitable 5 years in a row
- ROE above 15%
Checks not passed
- Price below intrinsic value (DCF, moderate assumptions)
- PEG below 1.5
- Revenue growth above 10% last year
- 3-year revenue growth above 10% a year
- Profit margin improving
- 3-year free cash flow growth above 10% a year
- 5-year EPS growth above 10% a year
- More cash than debt, or low debt to equity
Valuation
Growth and quality
Financials, last 10 years
| Fiscal year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.3B | $2.2B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.2B |
| Net income | $533M | $597M | $537M | $468M | $397M | $400M | $373M | $353M | $267M | $258M |
| Free cash flow | $707M | $617M | $615M | $585M | $487M | $494M | $428M | $368M | $352M | $284M |
| EPS (diluted) | $14.57 | $15.55 | $13.91 | $12.04 | $10.25 | $10.36 | $9.65 | $9.08 | $6.78 | $6.51 |
| Net margin | 21.5% | 25.7% | 24.4% | 22.4% | 21.5% | 25.1% | 25.0% | 24.6% | 19.8% | 21.1% |
| ROIC | 16.2% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 21.5% | 21.7% | 29.4% | 25.3% | 23.3% |
From the company’s 10-K and 10-Q filings with the SEC. TTM = trailing twelve months.
What analysts expect
The average 12-month price target from 16 analysts is $306.19, 8% below the current price; targets range from $212.00 to $382.00; the consensus rating is “Hold”; expected EPS is $19.62 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is Factset Research Systems’s P/E ratio?
About 22.8, based on the last twelve months of diluted earnings per share (forward P/E about 16.0).
Is Factset Research Systems stock undervalued?
Our DCF model with moderate assumptions puts its intrinsic value about 14% below the current market value. A model is a range, not a promise; try your own assumptions in the DCF calculator.
Does Factset Research Systems pay a dividend?
Yes. The dividend yield is about 1.39%, and it has paid dividends for 10 years in our data.
Is Factset Research Systems a good stock to buy?
We do not give buy or sell advice. Factset Research Systems scores 3.2 out of 5 on our five checks (value, growth, track record, financial health and shareholder returns); the checks above show why.
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