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FDS · NYSE · United States · Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
In shortFACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+6.7% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 28.3% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 21.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 25.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 17.0% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.60× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.68× | 73/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.25× | 78/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 12.80× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.55 | 63/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 28.6% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.33× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.8% | 93/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.7% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 5.9% | 49/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 6.6% | 58/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,844 | 2,086 | 2,203 | 2,322 | 2,476 |
| Cost of revenue | 871 | 973 | 1,012 | 1,098 | 1,223 |
| Gross profit | 973 | 1,112 | 1,191 | 1,224 | 1,253 |
| Research & development | 255 | 267 | 265 | 301 | 346 |
| Selling, general & admin | 433 | 483 | 490 | 476 | 553 |
| Operating income | 475 | 629 | 701 | 748 | 700 |
| Interest expense | 36 | 66 | 66 | 56 | 55 |
| Pre-tax income | 444 | 584 | 652 | 721 | 650 |
| Income tax | 47 | 116 | 114 | 124 | 116 |
| Net income | 397 | 468 | 537 | 597 | 533 |
| Diluted EPS | $10.25 | $12.04 | $13.91 | $15.55 | $14.57 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.55 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 31, 2026 · Data updated Oct 20, 2026