Intertek Gp (OTCMKTS:IKTSY) versus FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Head to Head Survey

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) and Intertek Gp (OTCMKTS:IKTSY) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for FactSet Research Systems and Intertek Gp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
FactSet Research Systems	3	6	0	0	1.67
Intertek Gp	0	1	0	2	3.33

FactSet Research Systems presently has a consensus target price of $444.25, indicating a potential downside of 0.82%. Given FactSet Research Systems’ higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe FactSet Research Systems is more favorable than Intertek Gp.

Profitability

This table compares FactSet Research Systems and Intertek Gp’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
FactSet Research Systems	23.30%	31.59%	15.37%
Intertek Gp	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Intertek Gp shares are held by 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares FactSet Research Systems and Intertek Gp”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
FactSet Research Systems	$2.20 billion	7.72	$537.13 million	$13.84	32.37
Intertek Gp	$4.34 billion	2.42	$441.39 million	N/A	N/A

FactSet Research Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Intertek Gp.

Dividends

FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Intertek Gp pays an annual dividend of $2.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. FactSet Research Systems pays out 31.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FactSet Research Systems has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

Risk and Volatility

FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Intertek Gp has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats Intertek Gp on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About FactSet Research Systems

FactSet Research Systems Inc., a financial data company, provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information through the workflow solutions of research, analytics and trading, content and technology solutions, and wealth. It serves portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate clients, and other financial services entities. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

About Intertek Gp

Intertek Group plc engages in the provision of quality assurance solutions to various industries in the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Australia, and internationally. The company operates in five segments: Consumer Products, Corporate Assurance, Health and Safety, Industry and Infrastructure, and World of Energy. It offers quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services (ATIC), including laboratory safety, quality and performance testing, accredited third-party management systems auditing and certification, technical inspection, second-party supplier auditing and supply chain solutions, sustainability data verification, process performance analysis and training, food safety testing, hygiene and safety audits, advisory and consulting, and validation services, as well as hardware, software, and cyber security solutions. The company also provides asset performance management, analytical testing, non-destructive and materials testing, engineering, cargo and inventory inspection, analytical assessment, calibration, supply-chain traceability, and related research and technical services, as well as support services in product development, regulatory authorization, chemical testing, and production. It serves a range of industries, including textiles, footwear, toys, hardlines, home appliances, consumer electronics, information and communication technology, automotive, aerospace, lighting, building products, industrial and renewable energy products, oil and gas, petrochemical, minerals, exploration, ore and mining, building and construction, solar energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, petroleum and biofuels, agricultural supply chain, food, transportation, chemicals and pharma, and healthcare, as well as governments and regulatory bodies. The company was founded in 1885 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.