FDS (FactSet Research Systems) YoY EBITDA Growth: -3.60% (As of May. 2026)

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Price $299.91
GF Value $518.21
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What is FactSet Research Systems YoY EBITDA Growth?

FactSet Research Systems FDS -0.05% 89 YoY EBITDA Growth is -3.60% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $518.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. FactSet Research Systems's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -3.60%.

FactSet Research Systems's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $6.13.

FactSet Research Systems YoY EBITDA Growth Related Terms

FactSet Research Systems YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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FactSet Research Systems YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

FactSet Research Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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FactSet Research Systems Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FactSet Research Systems YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

FactSet Research Systems's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ) |
=(25.165-22.603)/ | 22.603 |
=11.33 %

FactSet Research Systems's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(6.132-6.361)/ | 6.361 |
=-3.60 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -3.60% mean?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -3.60% as of May. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current YoY EBITDA Growth is -3.60%. 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' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' YoY EBITDA Growth of -3.60% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Capital Markets company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -3.60%. 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 $518.21, compared to a current price of $299.91 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -3.60%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -3.60% 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 $299.91 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $518.21. GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FDS:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -3.60%
  • GF Value™: $518.21 vs. price of $299.91 (42.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Research Systems Business Description

Address 45 Glover Avenue, 7th Floor, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06850
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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