CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTION (CCSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CCSI - Nasdaq - US20848V1052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CCSI. CCSI was compared to 282 industry peers in the Software industry. CCSI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CCSI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCSI was profitable.
In the past year CCSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CCSI has been profitable.
CCSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CCSI (13.38%) is better than 89.72% of its industry peers.
CCSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.86%) than 93.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCSI is significantly above the industry average of 12.26%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 19.86% |
ROA(3y)12.75%
ROA(5y)13.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)20.03%
ROIC(5y)19.63%
1.3 Margins
CCSI has a better Profit Margin (24.11%) than 92.55% of its industry peers.
CCSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.71%, CCSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCSI has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 79.76%, CCSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCSI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.11% | ||
| GM | 79.76% |
OM growth 3Y-4.94%
OM growth 5Y-6.24%
PM growth 3Y-6.18%
PM growth 5Y-17.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CCSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CCSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCSI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CCSI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that CCSI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.64, CCSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCSI is 6.76, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCSI, 6.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCSI outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC2.11
WACC9.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that CCSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCSI (1.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that CCSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCSI has a Quick ratio (1.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CCSI have decreased by -1.45% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CCSI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.48% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CCSI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.76% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CCSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y-5.4%
EPS 5Y-15.48%
EPS Q2Q%-11.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CCSI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.21% on average per year.
CCSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.45%
EPS Next 2Y0.55%
EPS Next 3Y3.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.36 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CCSI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: CCSI is cheaper than 97.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, CCSI is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.17, the valuation of CCSI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCSI is valued cheaper than 98.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CCSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: CCSI is cheaper than 99.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CCSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.55%
EPS Next 3Y3.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCSI does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
23.74
+0.14 (+0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.9%
Ins Owner Change-0.62%
Market Cap463.88M
Analysts78.33
Price Target29.75 (25.32%)
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.27%
Min EPS beat(2)2.54%
Max EPS beat(2)10.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)10.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.78%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.94%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.67%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-9.66%
PT rev (3m)-9.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY22.96%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY23.98%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY18.6%
OCF(TTM)6.04
OCFY25.44%
SpS17.88
BVpS-2.53
TBVpS-22.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 26.83% | ||
| ROIC | 19.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 96.14% | ||
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.11% | ||
| GM | 79.76% | ||
| FCFM | 24.7% |
ROA(3y)12.75%
ROA(5y)13.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)20.03%
ROIC(5y)19.63%
ROICexc(3y)23%
ROICexc(5y)22.52%
ROICexgc(3y)126.33%
ROICexgc(5y)209.81%
ROCE(3y)27.05%
ROCE(5y)26.51%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-33.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-26.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.59%
OM growth 3Y-4.94%
OM growth 5Y-6.24%
PM growth 3Y-6.18%
PM growth 5Y-17.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 151.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score4
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC2.11
Cap/Depr(3y)191.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)137.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.74%
Profit Quality(3y)90.29%
Profit Quality(5y)117.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y-5.4%
EPS 5Y-15.48%
EPS Q2Q%-11.61%
EPS Next Y-4.45%
EPS Next 2Y0.55%
EPS Next 3Y3.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.67%
EBIT Next Year19.18%
EBIT Next 3Y10.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y117.9%
FCF growth 3Y-23.75%
FCF growth 5Y-15.4%
OCF growth 1Y65.73%
OCF growth 3Y-19.54%
OCF growth 5Y-11.69%