FactSet Research SystemsFDS -0.78%80 Net Margin % is 21.78% as of Feb. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 24.48. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $507.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 62.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FDS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.78 Med: 24.48 Max: 30.06
Current: 24.48
FDS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.27% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.305
vs FDS: 24.48
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
FactSet Research Systems Net Margin % Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Margin % of 21.78% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 24.48. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Net Margin % has ranged from 19.78 to 30.06. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #292 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Net Margin % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Net Margin % of 21.78% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 24.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.78 to a high of 30.06. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. FactSet Research Systems' value of 21.78% is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #292 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above 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' Net Margin % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #292 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. FactSet Research Systems' value of 21.78% is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.78 to 30.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.48 vs. the industry median of 14.31, FactSet Research Systems has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.31, based on 774 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Net Margin % of 21.78% is 52.3% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Net Margin % is 21.78%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 24.48. 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 $507.74, compared to a current price of $216.45 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.78%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 24.48 and 52.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.31. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Net Margin % is 21.78% 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 (FDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $216.45 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $507.74.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Net Margin %: 21.78% (11% below median its 10-year median of 24.48)
GF Value™: $507.74 vs. price of $216.45 (57.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Capital Markets median (#292 of 774)
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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