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.
- CASS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CASS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CASS's Return On Assets of 1.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CASS outperforms 53.54% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CASS (14.45%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- CASS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CASS is significantly below the industry average of 8.00%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.75%) for CASS is below the current ROIC(3.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- CASS has a better Profit Margin (16.93%) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- CASS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CASS's Operating Margin of 18.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CASS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CASS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CASS (92.13%) is better than 93.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CASS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CASS has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CASS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CASS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CASS has an Altman-Z score of -0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that CASS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CASS has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.66) than 71.72% of its industry peers.
- CASS has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.61. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CASS would need 21.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CASS's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CASS outperforms 46.46% of its industry peers.
- CASS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.83. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.83, CASS is not doing good in the industry: 71.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC5.75%
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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.04, CASS is doing worse than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- CASS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.49% yearly.
- 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
- CASS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.73% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CASS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.85% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. CASS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.81 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CASS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CASS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, CASS is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.20, CASS is valued on the expensive side.
- CASS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. CASS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CASS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CASS is cheaper than 92.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CASS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CASS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CASS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)2.22
EPS Next 2Y16.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CASS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CASS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.82, CASS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CASS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
49.29
+2.35 (+5.01%)
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 Cap636.33M
Revenue(TTM)207.43M
Net Income(TTM)35.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target51 (3.47%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
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 | 18.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 17 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)2.87
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY5.88%
SpS16.07
BVpS18.82
TBVpS17.28
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)2.22
Graham Number33.3104 (-32.42%)
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 | -0.66 |
F-Score8
WACC5.75%
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.
What is the valuation status of CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (CASS) stock?
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.