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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1336
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$5.2B
Steven H. Gunby
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = FCN ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$FCN FTI CONSULTING, INC | 55 | 57 | 66 | 65 | 17.6x | 11.8x | 16.2% | 8.1% | 32.4% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 29.0x | $5.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
FTI CONSULTING, INC (FCN) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.5/100. It ranks #1336 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 57 | 70 | -13DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 65 | 73 | -8DRAG |
| VALUATION | 66 | 75 | -9DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 36 | 57 | -21DRAG |
| STABILITY | 88 | 95 | -7DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 28 | 14 | +14ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 24.0% vs WACC 8.9% (spread +15.0%)
GM 32% vs sector 65%, OM 10% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 2.63x
Rev growth 1%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 19.8x, Net debt/EBITDA 2.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate FTI CONSULTING, INC (FCN) as a Hold with a composite score of 54.5/100 at a current price of $156.63. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
FTI CONSULTING, INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 54.5/100 places it at rank #1336 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 1% and momentum in the 65th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Returns on equity of 16.2% exceed cost of capital.
Value factor score of 66 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
FTI CONSULTING, INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns FTI CONSULTING, INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 54.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1336 of 7,333 stocks, FCN presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 57/100, FCN shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 16.2% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 32.4% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 7.6% (sector avg: 2.8%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
FCN's value score of 66/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 17.65x, an EV/EBITDA of 11.84x, a P/B ratio of 2.85x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
FTI CONSULTING, INC's investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 0.7% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 8.1% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
FCN demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 65/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 0.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.32 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
FTI CONSULTING, INC earns an excellent stability score of 88/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
FTI CONSULTING, INC's short interest score of 28/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 29.00x). At $5.2B (mid-cap), FCN carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
FTI CONSULTING, INC is a mid-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1336 of 7,333 overall (82nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 16.2% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 10.4% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While FCN currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (88) vs Short Int. (28) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
ROE 182% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 50% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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