FDS (FactSet Research Systems) Book Value per Share: $56.16 (As of May. 2026)


FDS FactSet Research Systems Inc FDS
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Price $247.11
GF Value $508.67
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FactSet Research Systems Book Value per Share?

FactSet Research Systems FDS +2.15% 80 Book Value per Share is $56.16 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 book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $56.16.

During the past 12 months, FactSet Research Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of FactSet Research Systems was 35.60% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.

FactSet Research Systems's current price is $247.11. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $56.16. Hence, today's PB Ratio of FactSet Research Systems is 4.40.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of FactSet Research Systems was 17.84. The lowest was 3.35. And the median was 12.55.


FactSet Research Systems  (NYSE:FDS) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


FactSet Research Systems Book Value per Share Related Terms


FactSet Research Systems Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

FactSet Research Systems Book Value per Share Chart

FactSet Research Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Book Value per Share
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FactSet Research Systems Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


FactSet Research Systems PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's PB Ratio falls into.


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FactSet Research Systems Book Value per Share Calculation

FactSet Research Systems's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,186-0)/38
=58.08

FactSet Research Systems's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,032-0)/36
=56.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $56.16 mean?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a Book Value per Share of $56.16 as of May. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Book Value per Share too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Book Value per Share is $56.16. 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' Book Value per Share compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Book Value per Share of $56.16 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 Book Value per Share for a Capital Markets company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Book Value per Share is $56.16. 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 Book Value per Share is $56.16. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Book Value per Share is $56.16 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:

  • Book Value per Share: $56.16
  • 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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