Question 1

Do analysts rate ADP or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Data Processing presently has a consensus target price of $285.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.04%. FactSet Research Systems has a consensus target price of $284.93, suggesting a potential downside of 14.46%. Given Automatic Data Processing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Automatic Data Processing is more favorable than FactSet Research Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Automatic Data Processing 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.07 FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89

Question 2

Is ADP or FDS a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Data Processing pays an annual dividend of $6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Automatic Data Processing pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Automatic Data Processing has increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years and FactSet Research Systems has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. Automatic Data Processing is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings & valuation, ADP or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Data Processing has higher revenue and earnings than FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Automatic Data Processing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Automatic Data Processing $21.95B 5.57 $4.41B $11.28 27.48 FactSet Research Systems $2.48B 4.74 $533.48M $14.56 22.88

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ADP or FDS?

Accepted Answer

80.0% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is ADP or FDS more profitable?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 21.54% compared to Automatic Data Processing's net margin of 20.33%. Automatic Data Processing's return on equity of 77.01% beat FactSet Research Systems' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Automatic Data Processing 20.33% 77.01% 6.67% FactSet Research Systems 21.54% 31.66% 15.73%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, ADP or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Data Processing has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer ADP or FDS?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Automatic Data Processing had 6 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Automatic Data Processing and 19 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. Automatic Data Processing's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 0.63 indicating that Automatic Data Processing is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Automatic Data Processing 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FactSet Research Systems 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate FDS or MORN?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems currently has a consensus target price of $284.93, suggesting a potential downside of 14.46%. Morningstar has a consensus target price of $235.67, suggesting a potential downside of 4.30%. Given Morningstar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Morningstar is more favorable than FactSet Research Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89 Morningstar 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 9

Is FDS or MORN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Morningstar pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Morningstar pays out 17.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FactSet Research Systems has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years and Morningstar has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. FactSet Research Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher valuation & earnings, FDS or MORN?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Morningstar. Morningstar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FactSet Research Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio FactSet Research Systems $2.48B 4.74 $533.48M $14.56 22.88 Morningstar $2.45B 3.74 $374.20M $11.45 21.51

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FDS or MORN?

Accepted Answer

91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.0% of Morningstar shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of Morningstar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is FDS or MORN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 21.54% compared to Morningstar's net margin of 17.00%. Morningstar's return on equity of 45.17% beat FactSet Research Systems' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets FactSet Research Systems 21.54% 31.66% 15.73% Morningstar 17.00% 45.17% 12.52%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, FDS or MORN?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Morningstar has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer FDS or MORN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Morningstar had 5 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Morningstar and 19 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Morningstar's score of 0.23 indicating that FactSet Research Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment FactSet Research Systems 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Morningstar 6 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts rate FDS or TRI?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems currently has a consensus target price of $284.93, indicating a potential downside of 14.46%. Thomson Reuters has a consensus target price of $128.96, indicating a potential upside of 17.99%. Given Thomson Reuters' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Thomson Reuters is more favorable than FactSet Research Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89 Thomson Reuters 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.65

Question 16

Is FDS or TRI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Thomson Reuters pays an annual dividend of $2.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Thomson Reuters pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FactSet Research Systems has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better earnings and valuation, FDS or TRI?

Accepted Answer

Thomson Reuters has higher revenue and earnings than FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Thomson Reuters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio FactSet Research Systems $2.48B 4.74 $533.48M $14.56 22.88 Thomson Reuters $7.48B 6.34 $1.50B $3.58 30.53

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FDS or TRI?

Accepted Answer

91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.3% of Thomson Reuters shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is FDS or TRI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 21.54% compared to Thomson Reuters' net margin of 20.02%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 31.66% beat Thomson Reuters' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets FactSet Research Systems 21.54% 31.66% 15.73% Thomson Reuters 20.02% 15.72% 9.94%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, FDS or TRI?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Thomson Reuters has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor FDS or TRI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, FactSet Research Systems had 2 more articles in the media than Thomson Reuters. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for FactSet Research Systems and 17 mentions for Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters' average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 0.63 indicating that Thomson Reuters is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment FactSet Research Systems 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Thomson Reuters 5 Very Positive mention(s) 6 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend FDS or VRSK?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems presently has a consensus target price of $284.93, indicating a potential downside of 14.46%. Verisk Analytics has a consensus target price of $225.86, indicating a potential upside of 8.68%. Given Verisk Analytics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Verisk Analytics is more favorable than FactSet Research Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89 Verisk Analytics 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57

Question 23

Is FDS or VRSK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Verisk Analytics pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verisk Analytics pays out 30.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FactSet Research Systems has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years and Verisk Analytics has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. FactSet Research Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has better valuation & earnings, FDS or VRSK?

Accepted Answer

Verisk Analytics has higher revenue and earnings than FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verisk Analytics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio FactSet Research Systems $2.48B 4.74 $533.48M $14.56 22.88 Verisk Analytics $3.07B 8.68 $908.30M $6.60 31.49

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FDS or VRSK?

Accepted Answer

91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Verisk Analytics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Verisk Analytics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FDS or VRSK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Verisk Analytics has a net margin of 27.68% compared to FactSet Research Systems' net margin of 21.54%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 31.66% beat Verisk Analytics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets FactSet Research Systems 21.54% 31.66% 15.73% Verisk Analytics 27.68% -128.14% 20.42%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, FDS or VRSK?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verisk Analytics has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FDS or VRSK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, FactSet Research Systems had 13 more articles in the media than Verisk Analytics. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for FactSet Research Systems and 6 mentions for Verisk Analytics. Verisk Analytics' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 0.63 indicating that Verisk Analytics is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment FactSet Research Systems 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Verisk Analytics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate ACN or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Accenture presently has a consensus target price of $221.07, suggesting a potential downside of 11.85%. FactSet Research Systems has a consensus target price of $284.93, suggesting a potential downside of 14.46%. Given Accenture's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Accenture is more favorable than FactSet Research Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Accenture 0 Sell rating(s) 17 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.37 FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89

Question 30

Is ACN or FDS a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Accenture pays an annual dividend of $6.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Accenture pays out 50.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Accenture has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and FactSet Research Systems has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ACN or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Accenture has higher revenue and earnings than FactSet Research Systems. Accenture is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FactSet Research Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Accenture $74.18B 2.00 $8.37B $13.56 18.50 FactSet Research Systems $2.48B 4.74 $533.48M $14.56 22.88

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ACN or FDS?

Accepted Answer

75.1% of Accenture shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Accenture shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is ACN or FDS more profitable?

Accepted Answer

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 21.54% compared to Accenture's net margin of 11.28%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 31.66% beat Accenture's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Accenture 11.28% 26.53% 12.58% FactSet Research Systems 21.54% 31.66% 15.73%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, ACN or FDS?

Accepted Answer

Accenture has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor ACN or FDS?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Accenture had 17 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Accenture and 19 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. Accenture's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 0.63 indicating that Accenture is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Accenture 22 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FactSet Research Systems 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	FactSet Research Systems	Capital Markets Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$11.69B	$5.36B	$14.06B	$23.48B
Dividend Yield	1.40%	5.56%	4.92%	3.78%
P/E Ratio	22.88	23.44	19.73	27.05
Price / Sales	4.74	7.84	4.95	3.38
Price / Cash	13.52	29.63	20.23	15.51
Price / Book	5.92	1.81	1.82	3.72
Net Income	$533.48M	$419.50M	$1.33B	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	1.53%	0.11%	0.12%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	14.79%	-1.17%	0.11%	1.11%
1 Year Performance	21.73%	-1.58%	5.10%	7.21%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FDS FactSet Research Systems	2.4636 of 5 stars	$333.10 +0.4%	$284.93 -14.5%	+19.8%	$11.69B	$2.48B	22.88	12,444	Analyst Forecast
ADP Automatic Data Processing	4.2437 of 5 stars	$298.78 +1.7%	$285.00 -4.6%	+21.7%	$113.08B	$21.95B	24.92	67,000	Dividend Increase
MORN Morningstar	2.633 of 5 stars	$238.73 +5.5%	$235.67 -1.3%	+15.1%	$8.06B	$2.45B	17.23	10,973	Trending News Insider Trade
TRI Thomson Reuters	4.7153 of 5 stars	$122.24 +3.4%	$127.99 +4.7%	-23.4%	$50.31B	$7.48B	27.84	27,100	Buyback Announcement
VRSK Verisk Analytics	4.1381 of 5 stars	$201.50 +2.6%	$224.79 +11.6%	-4.5%	$24.70B	$3.07B	25.86	8,000	Analyst Forecast

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Which has higher valuation & earnings, FDS or MORN?

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Does the media favor FDS or TRI?

Which has better earnings and valuation, FDS or TRI?

Is FDS or TRI more profitable?

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Is FDS or VRSK more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FDS or VRSK?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FDS or VRSK?

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