FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) — Cash Flow Quality Index
FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.59x as of February 2026. Operating cash flow of $211.69 Million exceeds net income of $133.06 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore how efficiently does FactSet Research Systems Inc generate cash to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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FactSet Research Systems Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1996–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for FactSet Research Systems Inc across 30 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check FDS total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for FactSet Research Systems Inc (1996–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for FactSet Research Systems Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.22x | $726.26 Million | $597.04 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2024 | 1.30x | $700.34 Million | $537.13 Million | ▼ -5.5% |
| 2023 | 1.38x | $645.57 Million | $468.13 Million | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2022 | 1.36x | $538.28 Million | $396.92 Million | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.39x | $555.23 Million | $399.59 Million | ▲ +2.4% |
| 2020 | 1.36x | $505.84 Million | $372.94 Million | ▲ +12.0% |
| 2019 | 1.21x | $427.14 Million | $352.79 Million | ▼ -16.2% |
| 2018 | 1.44x | $385.67 Million | $267.08 Million | ▲ +16.3% |
| 2017 | 1.24x | $320.53 Million | $258.26 Million | ▲ +27.0% |
| 2016 | 0.98x | $331.14 Million | $338.81 Million | ▼ -23.1% |
| 2015 | 1.27x | $306.44 Million | $241.05 Million | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.25x | $265.02 Million | $211.54 Million | ▼ -7.8% |
| 2013 | 1.36x | $269.81 Million | $198.64 Million | ▲ +10.6% |
| 2012 | 1.23x | $231.97 Million | $188.81 Million | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.21x | $207.14 Million | $171.05 Million | ▼ -13.8% |
| 2010 | 1.41x | $211.08 Million | $150.21 Million | ▼ -2.0% |
| 2009 | 1.43x | $207.77 Million | $144.95 Million | ▲ +25.2% |
| 2008 | 1.14x | $143.12 Million | $125.02 Million | ▼ -19.5% |
| 2007 | 1.42x | $155.91 Million | $109.57 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2006 | 1.46x | $120.82 Million | $82.92 Million | ▲ +10.8% |
| 2005 | 1.31x | $94.35 Million | $71.77 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2004 | 1.42x | $82.46 Million | $58.02 Million | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2003 | 1.45x | $74.71 Million | $51.44 Million | ▼ -11.0% |
| 2002 | 1.63x | $66.69 Million | $40.85 Million | ▲ +9.9% |
| 2001 | 1.49x | $49.61 Million | $33.40 Million | ▲ +22.8% |
| 2000 | 1.21x | $30.56 Million | $25.28 Million | ▼ -12.2% |
| 1999 | 1.38x | $25.60 Million | $18.60 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 1998 | 1.69x | $21.30 Million | $12.60 Million | ▼ -11.5% |
| 1997 | 1.91x | $17.00 Million | $8.90 Million | ▲ +19.4% |
| 1996 | 1.60x | $10.40 Million | $6.50 Million | — |