Factset Research Systems Inc
NYSE:FDS

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Price: 487.62 USD 0.38% Market Closed
Market Cap: 18.5B USD
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The intrinsic value of one FDS stock under the Base Case scenario is 412.03 USD. Compared to the current market price of 487.62 USD, Factset Research Systems Inc is Overvalued by 16%.

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FDS Intrinsic Value
412.03 USD
Overvaluation 16%
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Business Breakdown

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a trusted leader in the financial data and analytics industry, delivering comprehensive solutions to investment professionals around the globe. Founded in 1978, the company has built a robust platform that combines deep market intelligence with state-of-the-art technology, enabling financial analysts, portfolio managers, and other stakeholders to make informed investment decisions. FactSet's unique value lies in its ability to integrate vast quantities of financial data—from market trends to company performance metrics—into a unified interface, allowing users to analyze and visualize information seamlessly. With an expanding clientele that includes esteemed i...

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Balance Sheet Decomposition
Factset Research Systems Inc

Current Assets 835.8m
Cash & Short-Term Investments 492.6m
Receivables 228.1m
Other Current Assets 115.2m
Non-Current Assets 3.2B
PP&E 213m
Intangibles 2.9B
Other Non-Current Assets 150.9m
Current Liabilities 667.1m
Accounts Payable 178.3m
Accrued Liabilities 124.4m
Other Current Liabilities 364.5m
Non-Current Liabilities 1.5B
Long-Term Debt 1.2B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 234.4m
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Revenue
2.2B USD
Cost of Revenue
-746.7m USD
Gross Profit
1.5B USD
Operating Expenses
-750.3m USD
Operating Income
706m USD
Other Expenses
-168.9m USD
Net Income
537.1m USD

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FactSet ended fiscal 2024 with a revenue increase to $2.2 billion and a 12.3% rise in adjusted EPS to $16.45, both above guidance. The company saw a 4.8% growth in organic ASV plus professional services and added $54 million in ASV in Q4. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, FactSet exhibited sales momentum, particularly in wealth management with 7% growth in the Asia Pacific and significant regional wins. For fiscal 2025, FactSet forecasts organic ASV growth of 5% at the midpoint and adjusted EPS between $16.80 and $17.40, driven by increased investments in technology, content, and generative AI.

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Factset Research Systems Inc's profitability score is 69/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Factset Research Systems Inc's profitability score is 69/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Factset Research Systems Inc's solvency score is 63/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Factset Research Systems Inc's solvency score is 63/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Wall Street analysts forecast FDS stock price to drop over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FDS is 474.67 USD with a low forecast of 376.73 USD and a high forecast of 551.25 USD.

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Country

United States of America

Industry

Financial Services

Market Cap

18.5B USD

Dividend Yield

0.83%

Description

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "FactSet") is a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and services for the investment and corporate communities. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and currently employs 10,784 full-time employees. The firm provides financial data and market intelligence on securities, companies, industries, and people to enable its clients to research investment ideas, as well as offer them the capabilities to analyze, monitor, and manage their portfolios. The company combines client service with technology offerings, such as a configurable desktop and mobile platform, data feeds, cloud-based digital solutions, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Its solutions span investment research, portfolio construction and analysis, trade execution, performance measurement, risk management, and reporting across the investment lifecycle. The company operates through three reportable segments: the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. The company is primarily engaged in delivering insight and information through its three workflows, namely Research & Advisory Solutions, Analytics & Trading Solutions, and Content & Technology Solutions (CTS).

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CONNECTICUT
Norwalk
45 Glover Avenue
+12038101000.0
www.factset.com

IPO

1996-06-28

Employees

10 784

Officers

CEO & Director
Mr. Frederick Philip Snow
MD, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Gregory T. Moskoff
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Alexandra van Nes
Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Brian G. Daly
Senior VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Mr. Vinay Kapoor
SVP, Senior Director of Research & Insights
Ms. Kathryn Downey Miller

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What is the Intrinsic Value of one FDS stock?

The intrinsic value of one FDS stock under the Base Case scenario is 412.03 USD.

Is FDS stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 487.62 USD, Factset Research Systems Inc is Overvalued by 16%.

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