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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. FactSet Research Systems's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1,283 Mil. FactSet Research Systems's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $4,192 Mil.
Therefore, FactSet Research Systems's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.31.
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation
If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.
Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.
Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.
FactSet Research Systems Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Goodwill-to-Asset 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.
FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.31 as of May. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.31. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.31 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 Goodwill-to-Asset for a Capital Markets company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.31. 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 $515.93, compared to a current price of $282.95 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.31. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.31 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 $282.95 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $515.93.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.31
GF Value™: $515.93 vs. price of $282.95 (45.2% below fair value)
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 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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