CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CCS • US1565043007
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This CCS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CCS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CCS had positive earnings in the past year.
- CCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CCS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CCS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CCS (2.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CCS has a Return On Equity of 5.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.38%, CCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCS is in line with the industry average of 8.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.94% | ||
| ROE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 6.38% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)9.02%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)11.96%
1.3 Margins
- CCS has a Profit Margin (3.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CCS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CCS has a better Operating Margin (8.57%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CCS's Gross Margin of 21.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCS is outperformed by 68.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 21.06% |
OM growth 3Y-18.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5Y-11.29%
GM growth 3Y-7%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
2. CCS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CCS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CCS has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CCS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CCS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CCS has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that CCS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CCS (3.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CCS has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCS would need 14.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.25, CCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that CCS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CCS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCS underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC9.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- CCS has a Current Ratio of 8.53. This indicates that CCS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CCS has a Current ratio of 8.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- CCS has a Quick Ratio of 8.53. This is a bad value and indicates that CCS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CCS has a worse Quick ratio (0.31) than 98.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. CCS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CCS have decreased strongly by -53.45% in the last year.
- CCS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.46% yearly.
- CCS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.01%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.45%
EPS 3Y-32.55%
EPS 5Y-4.46%
EPS Q2Q%-32.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.96%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CCS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CCS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.07, the valuation of CCS can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CCS.
- CCS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.85, the valuation of CCS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCS is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say CCS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CCS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 61.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CCS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%, CCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.29, CCS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
- CCS has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- CCS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- CCS pays out 26.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.49%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CCS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
59.09
+0.13 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners92.52%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners13.67%
Ins Owner Change7.14%
Market Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)4.00B
Net Income(TTM)132.62M
Analysts75
Price Target79.9 (35.22%)
Short Float %7.3%
Short Ratio7.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.49%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)29.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)68.36%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)68.36%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.82%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)24.08%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)22.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.72%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.95%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.7%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-19.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
EPS(TTM)4.52
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)6.67
Fwd EY11.29%
FCF(TTM)3.69
FCFY6.25%
OCF(TTM)4.8
OCFY8.12%
SpS137.94
BVpS87.95
TBVpS86.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number94.5756 (60.05%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.94% | ||
| ROE | 5.19% | ||
| ROCE | 8.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.8% | ||
| OM | 8.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 21.06% | ||
| FCFM | 2.68% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)9.02%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)11.96%
ROICexc(3y)8.62%
ROICexc(5y)12.91%
ROICexgc(3y)10.3%
ROICexgc(5y)15.46%
ROCE(3y)10.87%
ROCE(5y)16.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.64%
OM growth 3Y-18.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5Y-11.29%
GM growth 3Y-7%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 37.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
F-Score5
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)183.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)167.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.45%
EPS 3Y-32.55%
EPS 5Y-4.46%
EPS Q2Q%-32.82%
EPS Next Y-4.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.96%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.33%
EBIT growth 5Y2.33%
EBIT Next Year52.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y162.19%
FCF growth 3Y-25.02%
FCF growth 5Y-17.84%
OCF growth 1Y208.79%
OCF growth 3Y-21.4%
OCF growth 5Y-14.78%
CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC / CCS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CCS.
What is the valuation status of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) stock?
CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CCS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) is 13.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.
Is the dividend of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.49%.