FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -0.46%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of May. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €442.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 66.06% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FA1'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of FactSet Research Systems was 0.33. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.27.
FRA:FA1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 66.06% of 327
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:FA1: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of FactSet Research Systems was 2.23%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 0.96%.
During the past 12 months, FactSet Research Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of FactSet Research Systems was 51.20% per year. The lowest was 7.80% per year. And the median was 14.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
FactSet Research Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
FactSet Research Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
FactSet Research Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (FRA:FA1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #111 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.33. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.26 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #111 out of 327 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #111 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. FactSet Research Systems' value of 0.26 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.34, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 23.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. 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 €442.07, compared to a current price of €218.10 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 23.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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 (FRA:FA1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €218.10 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €442.07.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €442.07 vs. price of €218.10 (50.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Capital Markets median (#111 of 327)
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.
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