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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. FactSet Research Systems's pretax income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $154 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $694 Mil.
FactSet Research Systems's pretax margin was 24.74%.
During the past 13 years, FactSet Research Systems's highest Pretax Margin was 40.90%. The lowest was 24.06%. And the median was 28.99%.
During the past 13 years, FactSet Research Systems's highest Pretax Margin was 40.90%. The lowest was 24.06%. And the median was 28.99%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $694 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $694 Mil as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Pre-Tax Income too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Pre-Tax Income is $694 Mil. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Pre-Tax Income compare to MORN and TRU?
FactSet Research Systems' Pre-Tax Income of $694 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Capital Markets company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. FactSet Research Systems's current Pre-Tax Income is $694 Mil. 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 $521.02, compared to a current price of $295.60 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $694 Mil. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Pre-Tax Income is $694 Mil 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 $295.60 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $521.02.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Pre-Tax Income: $694 Mil
GF Value™: $521.02 vs. price of $295.60 (43.3% 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.
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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