FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -3.85%80 ROA % is 12.47% as of Feb. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 18.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €399.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 819 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 90.72% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. FactSet Research Systems's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €450 Mil.
FactSet Research Systems's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €3,610 Mil. Therefore, FactSet Research Systems's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FA1'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.74 Med: 18.71 Max: 38.59
Current: 13.78
During the past 13 years, FactSet Research Systems's highest ROA % was 38.59%. The lowest was 11.74%. And the median was 18.71%.
FRA:FA1's ROA % is ranked better than 90.72% of 819
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs FRA:FA1: 13.78
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) has a ROA % of 12.47% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 18.71. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' ROA % has ranged from 11.74 to 38.59. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #76 out of 819 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' ROA % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current ROA % of 12.47% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.74 to a high of 38.59. The Capital Markets industry median ROA % is 1.50. FactSet Research Systems' value of 12.47% is 731.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #76 out of 819 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' ROA % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #76 out of 819 companies for ROA %. This places FactSet Research Systems in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.50. FactSet Research Systems' value of 12.47% is 731.3% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own ROA % has ranged from 11.74 to 38.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.71 vs. the industry median of 1.50, 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 ROA % for a Capital Markets company?
The median ROA % among Capital Markets companies is 1.50, based on 819 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FactSet Research Systems's current ROA % of 12.47% is 731.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROA % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current ROA % is 12.47%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 18.71. 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 €399.28, compared to a current price of €182.15 — trading 54.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.47%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.71 and 731.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.50. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current ROA % is 12.47% 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 (FRA:FA1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €182.15 is trading 54.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €399.28.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
ROA %: 12.47% (33% below median its 10-year median of 18.71)
GF Value™: €399.28 vs. price of €182.15 (54.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 731.3% above the Capital Markets median (#76 of 819)
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.
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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