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FactSet Research SystemsFDS -1.67%85 Cash Ratio is 0.29 as of May. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $510.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 683 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks worse than 75.26% on this metric.
FactSet Research Systems has a Cash Ratio of 0.29. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FDS'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.76
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, FactSet Research Systems's highest Cash Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.23.
FDS's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 75.26% of 683
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.94
vs FDS: 0.29
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
FactSet Research Systems Cash Ratio Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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 Cash Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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 (FDS) has a Cash Ratio of 0.29 as of May. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #514 out of 683 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Cash Ratio too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Cash Ratio of 0.29 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.76. The Capital Markets industry median Cash Ratio is 0.94. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.29 is 69.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #514 out of 683 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Cash Ratio compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #514 out of 683 companies for Cash Ratio. This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.94. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.29 is 69.1% below this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.94, FactSet Research Systems has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cash Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.94, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Cash Ratio of 0.29 is 69.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Cash Ratio is 0.29, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 $510.70, compared to a current price of $258.09 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.29, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 69.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.94. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Cash Ratio is 0.29 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 $258.09 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $510.70.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Cash Ratio: 0.29 (76% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $510.70 vs. price of $258.09 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% below the Capital Markets median (#514 of 683)
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.
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