FDS (FactSet Research Systems) Beginning Cash Position: $277 Mil (As of May. 2026)


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80 GF Score
Price $247.11
GF Value $508.67
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FactSet Research Systems Beginning Cash Position?

FactSet Research Systems FDS +2.15% 80 Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $508.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

FactSet Research Systems's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $277 Mil.

FactSet Research Systems's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Nov. 2025 ($352 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($285 Mil) and declined from Feb. 2026 ($285 Mil) to May. 2026 ($277 Mil).

FactSet Research Systems's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Aug. 2023 ($503 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($425 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2024 ($425 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($423 Mil).

FactSet Research Systems Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

FactSet Research Systems Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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FactSet Research Systems Beginning Cash Position Chart

FactSet Research Systems Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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FactSet Research Systems Quarterly Data
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FactSet Research Systems Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil mean?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil as of May. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Beginning Cash Position too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Beginning Cash Position compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Capital Markets company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FactSet Research Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems (FDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $508.67, compared to a current price of $247.11 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $247.11 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $508.67. GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FDS:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $277 Mil
  • GF Value™: $508.67 vs. price of $247.11 (51.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

FactSet Research Systems Business Description

Address 45 Glover Avenue, 7th Floor, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06850
FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. 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.
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