Start with its own history
At 22.43×, FDS is 27.7% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
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FactSet Research Systems Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
22.43×
27.7% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price342.19
÷Earnings per share15.2585
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 22.43 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 31.04×
3-year average25.04×3 positive annual observations
5-year average30.41×5 positive annual observations
10-year average31.04×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM22.48×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 21.43× | -9.6% |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 23.72× | -20.9% |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 29.97× | -15.8% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 35.60× | -13.9% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 41.35× | +14.8% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 36.01× | +1.0% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 35.65× | +21.2% |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 29.42× | -11.5% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | 33.24× | +38.5% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 24.00× | +11.7% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 21.48× | -21.1% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 27.23× | +6.4% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 25.58× | +13.2% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 22.59× | +4.3% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21.66× | -6.4% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 23.13× | +1.3% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 22.84× | +27.4% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.93× | -25.7% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 24.12× | -9.8% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 26.75× | +3.1% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 25.94× | +11.2% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 23.33× | -37.1% |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 37.11× | +16.9% |
| Aug 31, 2003 | 31.74× | +55.5% |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 20.41× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How FDS compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 FDS This stockFactSet Research Systems Inc. | 22.43× |
 MORNMorningstar, Inc. | 21.20× |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | 35.87× |
 VALUValue Line, Inc. | 21.04× |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | 32.12× |
 ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 23.77× |
 CMECME Group Inc. | 25.14× |
 TRUTransUnion | 19.79× |
 BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 20.78× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does FDS’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 22.48×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 342.19 ÷ EPS 15.2585 = 22.43×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
FDS P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s current P/E is 22.43× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.