FDS (FactSet Research Systems) Cash per Share: $8.50 (As of May. 2026)

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FDS FactSet Research Systems Inc FDS
81 GF Score
Price $254.36
GF Value $511.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FactSet Research Systems Cash per Share?

FactSet Research Systems FDS +4.26% 81 Cash per Share is $8.50 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $511.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). FactSet Research Systems's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $8.50.

FactSet Research Systems  (NYSE:FDS) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

FactSet Research Systems Cash per Share Related Terms

FactSet Research Systems Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's Cash 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 Cash per Share Chart

FactSet Research Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash per Share
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FactSet Research Systems Quarterly Data
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FactSet Research Systems Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

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

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=355.096/38
=9.43

FactSet Research Systems's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=304.236/36
=8.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $8.50 mean?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a Cash per Share of $8.50 as of May. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Cash per Share too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Cash per Share is $8.50. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Cash per Share compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Cash per Share of $8.50 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 Cash per Share for a Capital Markets company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Cash per Share is $8.50. 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 $511.84, compared to a current price of $254.36 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $8.50. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Cash per Share is $8.50 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 $254.36 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $511.84. GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FDS:

  • Cash per Share: $8.50
  • GF Value™: $511.84 vs. price of $254.36 (50.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 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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