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The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FDS's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 5.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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FactSet Research Systems Net Cash per Share Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Net Cash per Share 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.
FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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-Net-Cash vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
FactSet Research Systems Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
FactSet Research Systems's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FDS) has a Net Cash per Share of $-51.86 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #999999 out of 216 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Net Cash per Share too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Net Cash per Share is $-51.86. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #999999 out of 216 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Net Cash per Share compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #999999 out of 216 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places FactSet Research Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Capital Markets companies is 5.98, based on 216 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Net Cash per Share is $-51.86. 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 $519.57, compared to a current price of $308.98 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-51.86. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Net Cash per Share is $-51.86 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 $308.98 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $519.57.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Net Cash per Share: $-51.86
GF Value™: $519.57 vs. price of $308.98 (40.5% 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.
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