FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a provider of financial data, analytics, and technology solutions that serve investment professionals including portfolio managers, research analysts, and traders. The company operates globally, serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, FDS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.

FDS currently ranks #7 of 165 Financial Services stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $301.96
Sector: Financial Services
12-month range: $219.94–$305.44

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: B
Momentum grade: A
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Contracting
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The top quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Fairly Valued

What our data shows for FDS

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for FDS, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $219.94–$305.44.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 57.
3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent FDS news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for FDS is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) Stock Down 3.5% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 89/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: FactSet Research Systems operates in the Financial Services sector where valuation metrics often shift based on earnings growth and market sentiment. The recent stock decline has aligned with TickrTrends' assessment that FDS is currently undervalued, suggesting the market price may not fully reflect the company's fundamentals or growth prospects. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether the company can sustain the strong GF Score of 89 while tracking how the stock's discount to fair value evolves in coming quarters.
Corporate CUSIP Request Volumes Fall in August (manilatimes.net, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: A decline in corporate CUSIP request volumes during August suggests potential softening in capital markets activity, which could impact FactSet Research Systems' financial data and analytics business that serves institutional clients navigating securities issuance and trading. For investors evaluating FDS against its current undervalued designation, monitoring trends in capital formation activity provides context for understanding near-term demand pressures on core financial services offerings. Reduced corporate identification requests may signal either seasonal factors or broader hesitation in equity and debt issuance that could influence revenue trajectory in coming quarters.
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Amends Credit Agreement, Extends Maturities and Boosts Revolving Facility to $1.5 Billion (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-01)

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FDS showed a shift this week as the DCF cross-check band moved from overvalued to fairly valued territory. The Financial Services sector's current valuation verdict remains undervalued according to the analysis. This adjustment in the DCF assessment represents a narrowing of the valuation gap identified in the sector's pricing.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is FDS stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), FDS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is FDS's TickrTrends verdict?

FDS's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does FDS compare to other Financial Services stocks?

FDS ranks #7 of 165 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is FDS overbought or oversold?

FDS's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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