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FactSet Research SystemsFDS +0.79%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of May. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $511.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks worse than 65.41% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FDS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.86
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of FactSet Research Systems was 1.86. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.93.
FDS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.41% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs FDS: 0.77
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
FactSet Research Systems Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #399 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Debt-to-Equity too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.86. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.77 is 148.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #399 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Debt-to-Equity compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #399 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.77 is 148.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.31, FactSet Research Systems has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 148.4% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 $511.15, compared to a current price of $248.90 — trading 51.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 148.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 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 $248.90 is trading 51.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $511.15.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $511.15 vs. price of $248.90 (51.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.4% above the Capital Markets median (#399 of 610)
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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