Factset Research Systems(Fds) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for FDS

Report - net profit margin

This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for FDS compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Net Profit Margin

Definition: Net profit margin shows how much profit remains after paying all costs — including operating expenses, interest, and taxes — for every dollar of sales. A higher margin means the business is efficient and keeps more of its sales as bottom-line profit. Falling margins may signal rising costs or pricing pressure.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', FDS's net profit margin was 25.1%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Computer Software: Programming Data Processing in '2021' stood at -40.7%.
• In '2022', FDS's net profit margin was 21.5%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Programming Data Processing in '2022' stood at -29.9%. Industry average increased by 10.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', FDS's net profit margin was 22.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Programming Data Processing in '2023' stood at -29.3%. Industry average increased by 0.6% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', FDS's net profit margin was 24.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Programming Data Processing in '2024' stood at -31.6%. Industry average declined by 2.3% from previous year.
Overall, FDS's net profit margin has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.