FDS
9/9 ScoreFactSet Research Systems Inc.
Analysis Date: February 2, 2026
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%
Fair Valuation
Earnings Yield > 3.5%
Value: 6.3%
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
Well now, it looks like FDS has managed to tick a good number of boxes for ol' Warren. That strong ROE and ROIC tell me they're good at putting capital to work, and a defensible moat is always something to get excited about. While the numbers point to a solid business, I'd still want to understand just *how* that moat is so wide, and whether that consistent growth is here to stay.
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