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During the past 12 months, FactSet Research Systems's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, FactSet Research Systems's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 86.40% per year. The lowest was 8.10% per year. And the median was 15.30% per year.
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
FactSet Research Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's PE Ratio falls into.
FactSet Research Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
FactSet Research Systems's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $15.18
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $15.18 mean?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $15.18 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #352 out of 584 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $15.18. The Capital Markets industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.20. FactSet Research Systems' value of $15.18 is 0.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #352 out of 584 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #352 out of 584 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.20. FactSet Research Systems' value of $15.18 is 0.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Capital Markets company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Capital Markets companies is 15.20, based on 584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $15.18 is 0.1% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $15.18. 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 $514.11, compared to a current price of $274.58 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $15.18 and 0.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 15.20. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $15.18 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 $274.58 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $514.11.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $15.18
GF Value™: $514.11 vs. price of $274.58 (46.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% below the Capital Markets median (#352 of 584)
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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