CBIZ INC (CBZ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CBZ • US1248051021
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This CBZ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CBZ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CBZ had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CBZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CBZ has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CBZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CBZ has a Return On Assets (2.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CBZ's Return On Equity of 6.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBZ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- CBZ has a Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBZ is significantly below the industry average of 13.03%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.33%) for CBZ is below the current ROIC(5.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.55% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)9.79%
ROIC(3y)5.33%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
1.3 Margins
- CBZ has a Profit Margin (4.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CBZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.85%, CBZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- CBZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 12.89%, CBZ is not doing good in the industry: 82.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBZ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 12.89% |
OM growth 3Y-4.91%
OM growth 5Y2.42%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-12.42%
GM growth 3Y-7.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.15%
2. CBZ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CBZ is destroying value.
- CBZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CBZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CBZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.55, we must say that CBZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.55, CBZ is not doing good in the industry: 61.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CBZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.37. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CBZ would need 8.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CBZ (8.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that CBZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CBZ (0.80) is worse than 68.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that CBZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CBZ (1.22) is worse than 62.79% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that CBZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CBZ has a worse Quick ratio (1.22) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. CBZ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CBZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.46%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.28% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 52.08% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- CBZ shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.46%
EPS 3Y21.08%
EPS 5Y20.28%
EPS Q2Q%-250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)52.08%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y23.4%
Sales Q2Q%17.9%
3.2 Future
- CBZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.74% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CBZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y14.74%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CBZ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CBZ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.61.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CBZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CBZ.
- CBZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBZ is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- CBZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CBZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBZ is cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CBZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CBZ's earnings are expected to grow with 13.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y11.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
5. CBZ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CBZ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CBZ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.03
-0.57 (-2.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners99.12%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners3.83%
Ins Owner Change10.64%
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)115.44M
Analysts80
Price Target45.22 (67.3%)
Short Float %9.35%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.01%
Max EPS beat(2)11.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.01%
Max EPS beat(4)11.53%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.8%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.9%
PT rev (1m)-34.32%
PT rev (3m)-51.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY13.13%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY14.1%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY11.85%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY12.99%
SpS50.32
BVpS32.15
TBVpS-20.21
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number50.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.55% | ||
| ROCE | 8.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.19% | ||
| OM | 10.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 12.89% | ||
| FCFM | 6.36% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)9.79%
ROIC(3y)5.33%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
ROICexc(3y)5.35%
ROICexc(5y)6.3%
ROICexgc(3y)20.44%
ROICexgc(5y)22.51%
ROCE(3y)7.46%
ROCE(5y)8.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.05%
OM growth 3Y-4.91%
OM growth 5Y2.42%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-12.42%
GM growth 3Y-7.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.15%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 48.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 152.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score8
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)35.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.84%
Profit Quality(3y)176.61%
Profit Quality(5y)162.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.46%
EPS 3Y21.08%
EPS 5Y20.28%
EPS Q2Q%-250%
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y14.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)52.08%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y23.4%
Sales Q2Q%17.9%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
EBIT growth 1Y158.66%
EBIT growth 3Y18.87%
EBIT growth 5Y26.39%
EBIT Next Year47.16%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y11.09%
FCF growth 1Y58.45%
FCF growth 3Y14.31%
FCF growth 5Y5.36%
OCF growth 1Y55.62%
OCF growth 3Y15.14%
OCF growth 5Y5.57%
CBIZ INC / CBZ Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CBIZ INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CBZ.
What is the valuation status of CBIZ INC (CBZ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CBIZ INC (CBZ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CBIZ INC (CBZ) stock?
CBIZ INC (CBZ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CBZ stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CBIZ INC (CBZ) is 7.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.