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CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CSGS - US1263491094 - Common Stock

78.68 USD
+9.93 (+14.44%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 8:21:46 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

CSGS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CSGS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CSGS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CSGS was profitable.
CSGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CSGS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CSGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CSGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

CSGS's Return On Assets of 5.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSGS outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
CSGS's Return On Equity of 28.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CSGS outperforms 91.76% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.31%, CSGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSGS is significantly below the industry average of 27.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.31%) for CSGS is above the 3 year average (11.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 28.19%
ROIC 12.31%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)22.46%
ROE(5y)19.57%
ROIC(3y)11.79%
ROIC(5y)11.7%
CSGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CSGS has a better Profit Margin (6.78%) than 71.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSGS has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.38%, CSGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CSGS has a better Gross Margin (49.66%) than 68.24% of its industry peers.
CSGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.38%
PM (TTM) 6.78%
GM 49.66%
OM growth 3Y-0.69%
OM growth 5Y-1.65%
PM growth 3Y1.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.67%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
CSGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CSGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CSGS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CSGS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CSGS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CSGS Yearly Shares OutstandingCSGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CSGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.51 indicates that CSGS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CSGS (3.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CSGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.58. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CSGS would need 3.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CSGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSGS outperforms 61.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the high side and indicates that CSGS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.85, CSGS is not doing good in the industry: 75.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.85
Debt/FCF 3.58
Altman-Z 3.51
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.74%
CSGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that CSGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CSGS has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSGS outperforms 44.71% of its industry peers.
CSGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that CSGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.56, CSGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
CSGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.46% over the past year.
CSGS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.07% yearly.
CSGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.31%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.46%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y6.07%
EPS Q2Q%13.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.73%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CSGS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CSGS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.04%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CSGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CSGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.70, CSGS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CSGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CSGS is cheaper than 81.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CSGS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CSGS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.7
Fwd PE 15.35
CSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CSGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSGS is cheaper than 72.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CSGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CSGS is cheaper than 83.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.06
EV/EBITDA 10.68
CSGS Per share dataCSGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CSGS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.59
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, CSGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CSGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.50. CSGS pays more dividend than 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of CSGS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
CSGS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CSGS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CSGS Yearly Dividends per shareCSGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

32.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CSGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CSGS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.98%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
CSGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
CSGS Dividend Payout.CSGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC

NASDAQ:CSGS (10/29/2025, 8:21:46 PM)

After market: 78.68 0 (0%)

78.68

+9.93 (+14.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners103.72%
Inst Owner Change-1.73%
Ins Owners4.39%
Ins Owner Change0.99%
Market Cap2.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.21B
Net Income(TTM)81.95M
Analysts86.67
Price Target78.16 (-0.66%)
Short Float %7.66%
Short Ratio10.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP32.98%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-19 2025-09-19 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.17%
Min EPS beat(2)8.57%
Max EPS beat(2)9.77%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(4)34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.39%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.73%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.82%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.96%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.7
Fwd PE 15.35
P/S 1.87
P/FCF 15.06
P/OCF 13.26
P/B 7.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.68
EPS(TTM)5.01
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY6.51%
FCF(TTM)5.22
FCFY6.64%
OCF(TTM)5.94
OCFY7.54%
SpS42
BVpS10.11
TBVpS-5.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.59
Graham Number33.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 28.19%
ROCE 16.52%
ROIC 12.31%
ROICexc 14.68%
ROICexgc 35.76%
OM 12.38%
PM (TTM) 6.78%
GM 49.66%
FCFM 12.43%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)22.46%
ROE(5y)19.57%
ROIC(3y)11.79%
ROIC(5y)11.7%
ROICexc(3y)14.61%
ROICexc(5y)15.49%
ROICexgc(3y)37.56%
ROICexgc(5y)578.79%
ROCE(3y)15.82%
ROCE(5y)15.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-76.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.81%
OM growth 3Y-0.69%
OM growth 5Y-1.65%
PM growth 3Y1.64%
PM growth 5Y-2.67%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.85
Debt/FCF 3.58
Debt/EBITDA 2.42
Cap/Depr 28.36%
Cap/Sales 1.7%
Interest Coverage 5.71
Cash Conversion 76.98%
Profit Quality 183.35%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
Altman-Z 3.51
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)39.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.63%
Profit Quality(3y)115.88%
Profit Quality(5y)149.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.46%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y6.07%
EPS Q2Q%13.73%
EPS Next Y-0.04%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.73%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%
EBIT growth 1Y12.54%
EBIT growth 3Y3.87%
EBIT growth 5Y2.02%
EBIT Next Year35.28%
EBIT Next 3Y14.25%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y111.93%
FCF growth 3Y-0.09%
FCF growth 5Y-0.09%
OCF growth 1Y63.09%
OCF growth 3Y-1.08%
OCF growth 5Y-2.12%

CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC / CSGS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CSGS.


Can you provide the valuation status for CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) stock?

CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) is expected to decline by -0.04% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.98%.