FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) exhibits 52.7% gross margins and 18.1% return on invested capital within Technology (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), balanced against a 14.8x enterprise multiple and 4.8% implied options volatility.
Sustained 52.7% gross profitability converts into 32.2% operating margin and 18.1% ROIC, outpacing sector cost of capital.
ROIC: 18.1% // GM: 52.7%YoY revenue trajectory of +5.4% paired with 5.51% free cash flow yield supports self-funded R&D and capital return.
REV YOY: +5.4% // FCF YLD: 5.51%Altman Z-Score of 5.31 and Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 indicate low near-term refinancing stress.
ALTMAN Z: 5.31 // F-SCORE: 9/9Trading at 18.9x trailing P/E (17.6x Fwd P/E) leaves valuation vulnerable if real 10Y TIPS yields spike.
P/E: 18.9x // EV/EBITDA: 14.8xOptions market prices a ±5.2% implied move with a 0.85 put/call ratio around $329.57 max pain.
IMPL MOVE: ±5.2% // P/C: 0.85Elevated industry capital intensity and customer concentration in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing require continuous execution to defend 25.7% net margins.
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