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CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CSGS - US1263491094 - Common Stock

79.51 USD
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Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CSGS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CSGS was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. CSGS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CSGS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.66%, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.79%, CSGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGS has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.51%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSGS is significantly below the industry average of 28.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.51%) for CSGS is above the 3 year average (11.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 28.79%
ROIC 12.51%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CSGS (6.85%) is better than 67.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSGS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.39%, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CSGS's Gross Margin of 49.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSGS outperforms 71.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSGS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.39%
PM (TTM) 6.85%
GM 49.35%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CSGS 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CSGS has an Altman-Z score of 3.54. This indicates that CSGS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CSGS (3.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CSGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CSGS would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.86 is on the high side and indicates that CSGS has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.86, CSGS is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.86
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 3.54
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC8.75%
CSGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that CSGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CSGS (1.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CSGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. 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 1.50, CSGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5
CSGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 31.17% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CSGS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CSGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.30% in the last year.
CSGS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.17%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y6.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.73%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Y2.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%

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 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 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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.12, which indicates a correct valuation of CSGS.
76.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. CSGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.20, the valuation of CSGS can be described as correct.
CSGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSGS is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.12
Fwd PE 15.2
CSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CSGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSGS is cheaper than 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CSGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CSGS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.98
EV/EBITDA 11.84
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

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CSGS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of CSGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.82
PEG (5Y)2.49
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.42, CSGS pays a better dividend. On top of this CSGS pays more dividend than 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CSGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

CSGS pays out 32.90% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CSGS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.9%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
CSGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 79.51 0 (0%)

79.51

+0.05 (+0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners106.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners3.92%
Ins Owner Change-0.84%
Market Cap2.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)83.35M
Analysts51.67
Price Target82.31 (3.52%)
Short Float %12.41%
Short Ratio6.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP32.9%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.26%
Min EPS beat(2)8.57%
Max EPS beat(2)11.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.07%
Min EPS beat(4)8.57%
Max EPS beat(4)34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.36%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.36%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.02%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.71%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.12
Fwd PE 15.2
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 13.98
P/OCF 12.65
P/B 7.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.84
EPS(TTM)5.26
EY6.62%
EPS(NY)5.23
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY7.15%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY7.9%
SpS42.67
BVpS10.15
TBVpS-5.56
PEG (NY)6.82
PEG (5Y)2.49
Graham Number34.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 28.79%
ROCE 16.78%
ROIC 12.51%
ROICexc 15.19%
ROICexgc 38.47%
OM 12.39%
PM (TTM) 6.85%
GM 49.35%
FCFM 13.33%
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 Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.86
Debt/FCF 3.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.41
Cap/Depr 23.44%
Cap/Sales 1.4%
Interest Coverage 5.85
Cash Conversion 80.18%
Profit Quality 194.6%
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 3.54
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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)31.17%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y6.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.58%
EPS Next Y2.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.05%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.73%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%
EBIT growth 1Y12.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.87%
EBIT growth 5Y2.02%
EBIT Next Year35.38%
EBIT Next 3Y12.14%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y107.68%
FCF growth 3Y-0.09%
FCF growth 5Y-0.09%
OCF growth 1Y68.46%
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.


What is the valuation status of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CSGS stock?

CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CSGS stock?

The financial health rating of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CSGS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) is expected to grow by 2.22% in the next year.