FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 +11.61%80 Interest Coverage is 14.16 as of Feb. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 24.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €442.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 430 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks worse than 53.72% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. FactSet Research Systems's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €156 Mil. FactSet Research Systems's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-11 Mil.
FactSet Research Systems's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.16.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FA1'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.49 Med: 24.42 Max: 307.81
Current: 13.75
FRA:FA1's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 53.72% of 430
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 19.375
vs FRA:FA1: 13.75
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
FactSet Research Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.
FactSet Research Systems Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 14.16 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 24.42. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.49 to 307.81. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #231 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Interest Coverage of 14.16 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 24.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.49 to a high of 307.81. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 19.38. FactSet Research Systems' value of 14.16 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #231 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below 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' Interest Coverage compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #231 out of 430 companies for Interest Coverage. This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 19.38. FactSet Research Systems' value of 14.16 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.49 to 307.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.42 vs. the industry median of 19.38, FactSet Research Systems has consistently been below 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 Interest Coverage for a Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 19.38, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Interest Coverage of 14.16 is 26.9% below 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 19.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Interest Coverage is 14.16, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 24.42. 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 €442.05, compared to a current price of €203.30 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.16, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 24.42 and 26.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 19.38. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current Interest Coverage is 14.16 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 €203.30 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of €442.05.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
Interest Coverage: 14.16 (42% below median its 10-year median of 24.42)
GF Value™: €442.05 vs. price of €203.30 (54% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Capital Markets median (#231 of 430)
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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