FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -0.71%80 FCF Margin % is 30.39% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 26.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €416.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 771 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 71.6% on this metric.
* 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.
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's FCF Margin % 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 (FRA:FA1) has a FCF Margin % of 30.39% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 26.51. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.23 to 31.03. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #219 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current FCF Margin % of 30.39% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.23 to a high of 31.03. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. FactSet Research Systems' value of 30.39% is 2879.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #219 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #219 out of 771 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. FactSet Research Systems' value of 30.39% is 2879.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.23 to 31.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.51 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 FCF Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.02, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current FCF Margin % of 30.39% is 2879.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current FCF Margin % is 30.39%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 26.51. 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 (FRA:FA1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €416.26, compared to a current price of €189.45 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 30.39%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.51 and 2879.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.02. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current FCF Margin % is 30.39% as of Feb. 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 (FRA:FA1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €189.45 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €416.26.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
FCF Margin %: 30.39% (15% above median its 10-year median of 26.51)
GF Value™: €416.26 vs. price of €189.45 (54.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2879.4% above the Capital Markets median (#219 of 771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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