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FDS

9/9 Score

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Analysis Date: February 21, 2026

FactSet Research Systems Inc., a financial data and analytics company, provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information through the workflow solutions of research, analytics and trading, content and technology solutions, and wealth. It serves portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate clients, and other financial services entities. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 28.0%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 16.2%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 14.3%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 8.2%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.4%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 52.3%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Financial Services

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.72x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 60.1%

Analysis Summary

This business certainly shows a lot of promise. With strong returns on capital, a healthy cash flow, and a significant moat around its operations, it's clear FDS possesses many of the qualities we look for. The financial discipline, indicated by its conservative debt levels and consistent growth, further solidifies its attractive profile.

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