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FDS Factset Research Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 3, 2024, the Factset Research Systems stock's P/E ratio is 33.33. This results from the current EPS of $12.85 and stock price of $428.25. The PE ratio has decreased by 2.4% from the past four quarters average of 34.2.

FDS PE ratio history

How has FDS's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Factset Research Systems has averaged 30.4 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 33.33 is 10% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, FDS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Nov 2021 quarter at 43.55, when the stock price was $468.57 and the EPS was $10.76. The lowest point was recorded in the Nov 2016 quarter, when it reached 18.8 with a price of $160.17 and an EPS of $8.52.

Average
30.4
Median
29.86
Minimum
18.8
Maximum
43.55

Factset Research Systems PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 38.5% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -21.12% in 2016

Year PE ratio Change
2023 35.6 -13.91%
2022 41.35 14.83%
2021 36.01 1.01%
2020 35.65 21.18%
2019 29.42 -11.49%
2018 33.24 38.5%
2017 24 11.73%
2016 21.48 -21.12%
2015 27.23 6.45%
2014 25.58 13.24%

FDS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of FDS for the past years

The current PE ratio of FDS is above its 10-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
36.67
5-year avg
34.32
10-year avg
30.4
15-year avg
28

FDS PE vs peers

What is FDS's PE ratio compared to its peers

FDS's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks MCO and NWSA, but it is above MSCI's and FOXA's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FOXA Fox Corp 19.09 $15.32B
MSCI MSCI Inc 32.36 $37.68B
FDS Factset Research Systems Inc 33.47 $16.39B
MCO Moodys Corp 42.03 $70.52B
MORN Morningstar Inc 60.01 $12.8B
NWSA News Corp 60.83 $13.9B
IHS IHS Holding Ltd N/A $1.2B
ENV Envestnet Inc N/A $3.49B

Frequently asked questions

What is Factset Research Systems's PE ratio?

FDS's price to earnings ratio is 33.33 as of May 3, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Factset Research Systems (FDS)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for FDS stock is 36.67.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Factset Research Systems (FDS)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for FDS stock is 34.32.

What is the highest PE ratio for FDS?

In the last ten years, the Nov 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 43.55.

How does the current PE ratio for FDS compare to its historical average?

FDS's price to earnings ratio is currently 10% above its 10-year historical average.

How is FDS's PE ratio calculated (Factset Research Systems PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 3, 2024), Factset Research Systems's stock price is $428.25. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2024 is $12.85. Therefore, Factset Research Systems's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.33. PE RATIO(33.33) = STOCK PRICE($428.25) / TTM EPS($12.85)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.