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FactSet Research SystemsMEX:FDS 89 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN5,222.79 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FDS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,744.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 509 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks worse than 51.47% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FDS'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 2.09 Max: 3.27
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of FactSet Research Systems was 3.27. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.09.
MEX:FDS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 51.47% of 509
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs MEX:FDS: 0.97
FactSet Research Systems (MEX:FDS) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
5088.00
/
4360.285694044
=
1.17
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
MEX:FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
FactSet Research Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of MXN5,222.79 mean?
FactSet Research Systems (MEX:FDS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of MXN5,222.79 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #262 out of 509 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN5,222.79. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #262 out of 509 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #262 out of 509 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Capital Markets company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Capital Markets companies is 1.01, based on 509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN5,222.79. 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 (MEX:FDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,744.48, compared to a current price of MXN5,088.00 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN5,222.79. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (MEX:FDS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN5,222.79 as of Sep. 21, 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 (MEX:FDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,088.00 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,744.48.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FDS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: MXN5,222.79
GF Value™: MXN7,744.48 vs. price of MXN5,088.00 (34.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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