AlphaStocks
8.2
Strong Buy

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS)

Financials / Financial Exchanges & Data

S&P 500

$274.20

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#2out of 94 in Financials

Is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC a Good Investment in 2026?

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) scores 8.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC as Strong (8/9). The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC ranks #2 out of 94 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E17.6ROE26.3Market Cap10BDiv Yield1.7

Valuation

Trades at 18x earnings — near sector median of 23x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 1.5 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top 10% (rank 2%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC (FDS) scores 8.2 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Trades at 18x earnings — near sector median of 23x.
What is FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC's Piotroski F-Score?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is FDS overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for FDS. Trades at 18x earnings — near sector median of 23x.
How does FDS compare to other Financials stocks?
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC ranks #2 out of 94 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 2% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about FDS?
AlphaStocks evaluates FDS using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 8.2/10.

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