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FactSet Research Systems's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $311 Mil. FactSet Research Systems's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1,253 Mil.
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Gross Profit 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 49.88% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
FactSet Research Systems Gross Profit Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $1,253 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 (FDS) has a Gross Profit of $1,253 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Gross Profit too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Gross Profit is $1,253 Mil. 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' Gross Profit compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Gross Profit of $1,253 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Capital Markets company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Gross Profit is $1,253 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is $1,253 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Gross Profit is $1,253 Mil 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:
Gross Profit: $1,253 Mil
GF Value™: $514.11 vs. price of $274.58 (46.6% 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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