Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS) - $288.60 as of 1/16/2026 9:41:04 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
40 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FDS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FDS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FDS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FDS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FDS (40 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for FDS
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FDS |
| Company Name | Factset Research Systems Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a premier provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, catering to investment professionals and corporate clients worldwide from its headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. The company harnesses cutting-edge technology and extensive datasets to deliver actionable insights that empower clients to make informed strategic investment decisions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, FactSet offers advanced tools for financial modeling, reporting, and risk assessment, establishing itself as a critical partner in the evolving landscape of global financial markets. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 11/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/19/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 288.60 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 389.42 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/16/2026 9:41:04 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 668,094 |
| Average Daily Volume | 704,278 |
| 52-Week High | 472.43 |
| 52-Week Low | 249.51 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 15.67% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 26.39 |
| Sector PE | 21.46 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 33.89 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.89 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 44.21 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 21.34 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.54 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 7.42 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 58.21 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 5.04 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 8.83 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.03 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.71 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 8.47 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.93 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 37,099,300 |
| Market Capitalization | 10,706,857,980 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/28/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.1000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.1000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 4.34 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 4.40 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.85% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.45% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.66% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 17.41% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 27.63% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 4.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 11.15% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 15.71 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.51 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 16.97 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 599,598,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 597,040,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 537,126,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 6.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 9.22% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 32.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 275,448,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 337,651,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 422,979,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,093,290,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,030,609,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,368,260,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,241,131,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,368,738,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.62 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.61 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,186,413,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,912,460,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,167,884,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 647,393,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 17.45 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 617,454,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 614,657,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.98 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 409.52 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/15/2026 8:21:37 PM EST |