CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CASS • US14808P1093
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This CASS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CASS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CASS was profitable.
- CASS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CASS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CASS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CASS has a Return On Assets (1.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.45%, CASS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- CASS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CASS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.75%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.00%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) for CASS is above the 3 year average (2.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.35% | ||
| ROE | 14.45% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% |
ROA(3y)1.12%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)12.89%
ROIC(3y)2.75%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.93%, CASS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- CASS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CASS has a better Operating Margin (18.69%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CASS has declined.
- The Gross Margin of CASS (92.13%) is better than 93.94% of its industry peers.
- CASS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.93% | ||
| GM | 92.13% |
OM growth 3Y-6.56%
OM growth 5Y-1.8%
PM growth 3Y-3.15%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-2.08%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
2. CASS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CASS is destroying value.
- CASS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CASS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CASS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.65, we must say that CASS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CASS has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.65) than 71.72% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CASS is 21.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take CASS, 21.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CASS has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CASS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.83. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CASS's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CASS is outperformed by 71.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC5.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- CASS has a Current Ratio of 0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CASS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CASS has a Current ratio of 0.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: CASS underperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.04 indicates that CASS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CASS (0.04) is worse than 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.04 |
3. CASS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 89.86% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CASS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.49% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CASS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.67% in the last year.
- CASS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.86%
EPS 3Y0.91%
EPS 5Y8.49%
EPS Q2Q%87.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%-0.96%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- CASS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y5.85%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CASS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CASS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.53.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CASS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.95. CASS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.94 indicates a correct valuation of CASS.
- CASS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.68. CASS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CASS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CASS is cheaper than 91.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- CASS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CASS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of CASS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CASS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.97
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y16.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CASS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CASS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CASS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.82.
- CASS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CASS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.97%.
- CASS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CASS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.97%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- 47.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CASS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of CASS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP47.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CASS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
48.54
+0.44 (+0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)04-17 2026-04-17
Earnings (Next)07-15 2026-07-15
Inst Owners59.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners2.81%
Ins Owner Change2.35%
Market Cap626.65M
Revenue(TTM)207.43M
Net Income(TTM)35.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target51 (5.07%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.97%
DP47.02%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.13%
Max EPS beat(4)7.84%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-18.44%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.93%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.72%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.24%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.58 | ||
| P/tB | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)2.87
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY5.97%
SpS16.07
BVpS18.82
TBVpS17.28
PEG (NY)1.97
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number33.3104 (-31.38%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.35% | ||
| ROE | 14.45% | ||
| ROCE | 14.01% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.08% | ||
| OM | 18.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.93% | ||
| GM | 92.13% | ||
| FCFM | 15.32% |
ROA(3y)1.12%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)12.89%
ROIC(3y)2.75%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.61%
ROICexc(5y)4.18%
ROICexgc(3y)11.17%
ROICexgc(5y)9.43%
ROCE(3y)12.01%
ROCE(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.14%
OM growth 3Y-6.56%
OM growth 5Y-1.8%
PM growth 3Y-3.15%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-2.08%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 14.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.65 |
F-Score8
WACC5.7%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)174.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.15%
Profit Quality(3y)106.75%
Profit Quality(5y)111.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.86%
EPS 3Y0.91%
EPS 5Y8.49%
EPS Q2Q%87.88%
EPS Next Y9.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%-0.96%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y5.85%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y60.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.33%
EBIT growth 5Y5.05%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.27%
FCF growth 3Y-11.44%
FCF growth 5Y-7.04%
OCF growth 1Y-3.88%
OCF growth 3Y-10.15%
OCF growth 5Y-4.76%
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC / CASS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CASS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CASS stock?
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CASS stock?
The financial health rating of CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS) is expected to grow by 9.4% in the next year.