FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -0.98%80 Gross Margin % is 51.43% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 53.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €416.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 51.94% on this metric.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
FactSet Research Systems had a gross margin of 51.43% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
FactSet Research Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Gross Margin % 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.
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) has a Gross Margin % of 51.43% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.39. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.59 to 56.76. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #298 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Gross Margin % of 51.43% is near median its 10-year median of 53.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.59 to a high of 56.76. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. FactSet Research Systems' value of 51.43% is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #298 out of 620 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' Gross Margin % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #298 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. FactSet Research Systems' value of 51.43% is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.59 to 56.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.39 vs. the industry median of 49.63, 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 Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Gross Margin % of 51.43% is 3.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Gross Margin % is 51.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.39. 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 €416.66, compared to a current price of €201.30 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.39 and 3.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current Gross Margin % is 51.43% 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 €201.30 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €416.66.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
Gross Margin %: 51.43% (near median its 10-year median of 53.39)
GF Value™: €416.66 vs. price of €201.30 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Capital Markets median (#298 of 620)
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.
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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