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99.05 (1y: +5%)
Market Cap 4.56 B P/E(ttm) 23.30
Enterprise Value 4.4 B P/B 7.90
FDS- NYSE (USA)
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
  • Currently 4/5
Business Predictability Rank: 4-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 4-Star stocks: 9.8% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 8%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 10/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt No Debt
FDS's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
95% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.99 vs. FDS: No Debt )
FDS' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 77.82   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
Equity to Asset 0.796
FDS's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
89% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.45 vs. FDS: 0.796 )
FDS' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.72   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.8
0.72
0.83
Interest Coverage No Debt
FDS's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
92% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.60 vs. FDS: No Debt )
FDS' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: No Debt   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 26.16
M-Score: -2.52
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 33.90
FDS's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.50 vs. FDS: 33.90 )
FDS' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 27.6   Max: 69.9
Current: 33.9
27.6
69.9
Net-margin (%) 23.4
FDS's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.30 vs. FDS: 23.4 )
FDS' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 17.9   Max: 23.5
Current: 23.4
17.9
23.5
ROE (%) 34.2
FDS's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
98% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.40 vs. FDS: 34.2 )
FDS' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 23.1   Max: 35.3
Current: 34.2
23.1
35.3
ROA (%) 27.2
FDS's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
99% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.10 vs. FDS: 27.2 )
FDS' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 18.1   Max: 27.2
Current: 27.2
18.1
27.2
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 458.70
FDS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
98% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. FDS: 458.70 )
FDS' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 67   Max: 559.4
Current: 458.7
67
559.4
Revenue Growth (%) 8.4
FDS's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 8.4 )
FDS' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 7.5   Max: 18.3
Current: 8.4
7.5
18.3
EBITDA Growth (%) 7.4
FDS's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 7.4 )
FDS' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.9   Max: 41.7
Current: 7.4
-4.9
41.7
EPS Growth (%) 8.5
FDS's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
86% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 8.5 )
FDS' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: 8.5   Max: 20.5
Current: 8.5
8.5
20.5
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

FDS Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Joel Greenblatt 5,101 sh (New)
Jeremy Grantham 43,610 sh (+12.77%)
Chuck Akre 130,000 sh (unchged)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 4,000 sh (unchged)
Chuck Royce 110,900 sh (unchged)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Ron Baron 3,713,472 sh (-4.57%)
Jim Simons 576,500 sh (-18.38%)
Paul Tudor Jones 2,900 sh (-44.23%)
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Q3 2012

FDS Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Steven Cohen 2,805 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 10,141 sh (+98.8%)
Jim Simons 619,050 sh (+7.38%)
Chuck Royce 112,900 sh (+1.8%)
Chuck Akre 130,000 sh (unchged)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 4,000 sh (unchged)
Ron Baron 3,539,044 sh (-4.7%)
Jeremy Grantham 33,630 sh (-22.88%)
Paul Tudor Jones 2,100 sh (-27.59%)
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Q4 2012

FDS Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Steven Cohen 6,807 sh (+142.67%)
Jim Simons 828,050 sh (+33.76%)
Chuck Royce 113,200 sh (+0.27%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 4,000 sh (unchged)
Jeremy Grantham 26,990 sh (unchged)
Chuck Akre 130,000 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Ron Baron 3,533,667 sh (-0.15%)
Joel Greenblatt 6,784 sh (-33.1%)
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Q1 2013

FDS Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Tom Gayner 29,000 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 33,424 sh (+392.69%)
Chuck Royce 128,100 sh (+13.16%)
Ron Baron 3,727,742 sh (+5.49%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 4,000 sh (unchged)
Chuck Akre 130,000 sh (unchged)
Jeremy Grantham 25,990 sh (-3.71%)
Jim Simons 550,000 sh (-33.58%)
Steven Cohen 3,443 sh (-49.42%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with FDS

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Add 392.69%0.13%$88.06 - $100.6 $ 99.056%33424
Tom Gayner 2013-03-31 New Buy0.1%$88.06 - $100.6 $ 99.056%29000
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Reduce -33.1%0.02%$87.45 - $96.39 $ 99.058%6784
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Add 98.8%0.03%$88.58 - $103.84 $ 99.055%10141
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 New Buy0.04%$90.86 - $108.13 $ 99.05-2%5101
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.01%$78.45 - $102.99 $ 99.0511%0
George Soros 2011-03-31 Sold Out $93.51 - $107.88 $ 99.05-1%0
John Hussman 2011-03-31 Sold Out $93.51 - $107.88 $ 99.05-1%0
John Hussman 2010-12-31 Reduce -57.78%0.33%$80.37 - $96.28 $ 99.0511%160000
George Soros 2010-12-31 New Buy$80.37 - $96.28 $ 99.0511%2300
George Soros 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.02%$66.14 - $84.09 $ 99.0530%0
Chuck Akre 2010-06-30 Reduce -27.2%0.85%$65.77 - $76.93 $ 99.0538%164000
John Hussman 2010-06-30 Reduce -63.12%0.33%$65.77 - $76.93 $ 99.0538%461000
George Soros 2010-06-30 Add 21.31%$65.77 - $76.93 $ 99.0538%7400
Chuck Akre 2010-03-31 Add 28.73%1.1%$62.19 - $76.17 $ 99.0546%225275
John Hussman 2010-03-31 Add 8.7%0.13%$62.19 - $76.17 $ 99.0546%1250000
George Soros 2010-03-31 New Buy0.01%$62.19 - $76.17 $ 99.0546%6100
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Guru Investment Theses on FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

Ron Baron Comments on FactSet Research Systems Inc. - Apr 24, 2013

Financial research company FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (FDS) has consistently grown its sales force and invested in proprietary tools that make its services and content among the most sought after on Wall Street.

From Ron Baronโ€™s Baron Funds first quarter 2013 investor letter.


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Top Ranked Articles about FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

Ron Baron Comments on FactSet Research Systems Inc.
April 24, 2013
Financial research company FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (FDS) has consistently grown its sales force and invested in proprietary tools that make its services and content among the most sought after on Wall Street. Read more...
Insider Sells at 52-Week Lows
April 19, 2013
Columbia Wanger,Ron Baron - Insider Sells At 52-Week Lows
This week we saw some large insider sells as their companies are nearing or are at their 52-week low prices. Note: These are not the only insider sells at 52-week lows. To view the complete list, click here. [b] Read more...
Weekly CEO Sells Highlight: Demand Media Inc., FactSet Research Systems Inc. and International Paper Company
October 22, 2012
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, these are the largest CEO sales during the past week: Demand Media Inc., FactSet Research Systems Inc. and International Paper Company. Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 23.30
FDS's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
51% of the 661 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 18.80 vs. FDS: 23.30 )
FDS' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 12.87   Max: 52.97
Current: 23.3
12.87
52.97
P/B 7.90
FDS's P/B is ranked lower than
74% of the 766 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.03 vs. FDS: 7.90 )
FDS' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 3.82   Max: 12.95
Current: 7.9
3.82
12.95
P/S 5.30
FDS's P/S is ranked lower than
72% of the 847 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.16 vs. FDS: 5.30 )
FDS' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 2.84   Max: 10.1
Current: 5.3
2.84
10.1
PFCF 21.30
FDS's PFCF is ranked lower than
52% of the 618 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 16.00 vs. FDS: 21.30 )
FDS' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 13.02   Max: 115.79
Current: 21.3
13.02
115.79
EV-to-EBIT 15.9
FDS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
50% of the 653 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.37 vs. FDS: 15.9 )
FDS' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 4.6   Max: 32.8
Current: 15.9
4.6
32.8
PEG 2.1
FDS's PEG is ranked higher than
60% of the 294 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.98 vs. FDS: 2.1 )
FDS' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.64   Max: 10.2
Current: 2.1
0.64
10.2
Shiller P/E 28.7
FDS's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: vs. FDS: 28.7 )
FDS' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 18.74   Max: 51.61
Current: 28.7
18.74
51.61

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.30
FDS's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
53% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. FDS: 1.30 )
FDS' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.3
0.26
1.95
Dividend Payout 0.2938
FDS's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
77% of the 434 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. FDS: 0.2938 )
FDS' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.13   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.29
0.13
0.28
Dividend growth (3y) 11.2
FDS's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
95% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 11.2 )
FDS' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 10.6   Max: 36.3
Current: 11.2
10.6
36.3
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.89
FDS's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
73% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. FDS: 2.89 )
FDS' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.58   Max: 4.33
Current: 2.89
0.58
4.33
Share Buyback Rate 1.6
FDS's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
95% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 1.6 )
FDS' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 1.6   Max: -1.2
Current: 1.6

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Cash 71.8
FDS's Price/Net Cash is ranked lower than
76% of the 166 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.50 vs. FDS: 71.8 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Net Cash Range
Min: 9.7   Max: 149.3
Current: 71.8
9.7
149.3
Price/Net Current Asset Value 76.8
FDS's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
68% of the 506 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.70 vs. FDS: 76.8 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 32.9   Max: 76.6
Current: 76.8
32.9
76.6
Price/Tangible Book 16.6
FDS's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
76% of the 548 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.60 vs. FDS: 16.6 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 5.3   Max: 17.3
Current: 16.6
5.3
17.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.5
FDS's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
52% of the 353 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. FDS: 1.5 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.4   Max: 2.7
Current: 1.5
1.4
2.7
Price/Median PS Value 0.9
FDS's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
75% of the 738 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. FDS: 0.9 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.9
0.7
1.5
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.3
FDS's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
52% of the 162 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. FDS: 2.3 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 4.1
Current: 2.3
0.9
4.1
Price/Graham Number 4.3
FDS's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
71% of the 431 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. FDS: 4.3 )
FDS' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 5.1
Current: 4.3
2.2
5.1
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.30
FDS's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
64% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.40 vs. FDS: 6.30 )
FDS' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 3.1   Max: 21.8
Current: 6.3
3.1
21.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 13.32
FDS's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
90% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. FDS: 13.32 )
FDS' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 5.3   Max: 40.7
Current: 13.32
5.3
40.7

Business Description

FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded as a Delaware corporation in 1978. FactSet is a provider of integrated global financial and economic information, including fundamental financial data on tens of thousands of companies worldwide. Its applications support workflows for buy and sell-side professionals. These professionals include portfolio managers, research and performance analysts, risk managers, marketing professionals, sell-side equity research professionals, investment bankers and fixed income professionals. The Company's applications provide users access to company analysis, multicompany comparisons, industry analysis, company screening, portfolio analysis, predictive risk measurements, alphatesting, portfolio optimization and simulation, real-time news and quotes and tools to value and analyze fixed income securities and portfolios. FactSet combines hundreds of data sets, including content regarding tens of thousands of companies and securities from major markets all over the globe, into a single online platform of information and analytics. FactSet's business model places a premium on client service. This service ethic combined with its unique blend of technology, content and applications has allowed the Company to achieve record results in many of its key growth metrics. With FactSet, a user is able to gain powerful analytics tailored to its workflow, the broadest scope of data available and access to industry-leading client service. FactSet is also fully integrated with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel (r), Word(r) and PowerPoint(r) and allows for the creation of custom reports. FactSet continues to enhance its portfolio analysis application to enable users to analyze fixed income portfolios. The Company offers and delivers on a suite of applications and fully integrated content. Its service offerings include twenty-four hour access to well-trained, professional, and motivated FactSet employees. The Company aggregates third-party content from more than 85 data suppliers, 100 news sources and over 140 exchanges. FactSet is the only source that integrates content from providers such as Thomson Reuters Inc., Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, FTSE, IDC, Dow Jones & Company Inc., Northfield Information Services, Inc., MSCI Barra, APT, Global Insight Inc., Morningstar, Inc., Russell Investments and SIX Telekurs Ltd. Competitors and competitive products include online database suppliers and integrators and its applications, such as Thomson, Bloomberg L.P., Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC including its Capital IQ product line, RiskMetrics Group Inc., Dealogic PLC, Bond Edge Yield Book, Polypaths LLC and Wilshire Associates Incorporated.
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Industry: Business Services
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Headlines

Articles On GuruFocus.com
Ron Baron Comments on FactSet Research Systems Inc. Apr 24 2013 
Insider Sells at 52-Week Lows Apr 19 2013 
Dividend Contenders in Value for the Accumulation or Income Distribution Phase of the Retirement Por Jan 30 2013 
Weekly CEO Sells Highlight: Demand Media Inc., FactSet Research Systems Inc. and International Paper Oct 22 2012 
comment on FDS Oct 07 2012 
Thomson Reuters (TRI) - Dividend Idea of the Week with 4.4% Dividend-Yield and 31.76% Upside Oct 07 2012 
Dividends Provide a Return Bonus Aug 21 2012 
Baron Funds Insight on FactSet Research Jun 05 2012 
Baron Funds' First Quarter Letter from Linda Martinson May 24 2012 
Buffett-Munger Model Portfolio Shows Great Resilience in Market Downturns May 18 2012 

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