CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CSGS • US1263491094
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This CSGS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CSGS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CSGS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CSGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CSGS has been profitable.
- CSGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.62%, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.70%, CSGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSGS has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.26%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- CSGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 19.7% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% |
ROA(3y)4.67%
ROA(5y)4.5%
ROE(3y)24.89%
ROE(5y)20.73%
ROIC(3y)11.42%
ROIC(5y)11.56%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CSGS (4.57%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CSGS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.84%, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSGS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.03%, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.57% | ||
| GM | 49.03% |
OM growth 3Y2.81%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y4.12%
PM growth 5Y-5.07%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
2. CSGS Health Analysis
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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.35 indicates that CSGS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.35, CSGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CSGS is 3.82, which is a good value as it means it would take CSGS, 3.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CSGS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is in the better half of the industry: CSGS outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90 is on the high side and indicates that CSGS has dependencies on debt financing.
- CSGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: CSGS underperforms 73.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that CSGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.44, CSGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that CSGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CSGS has a Quick ratio (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. CSGS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CSGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.44%, which is quite good.
- CSGS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.50% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.18% in the past year.
- CSGS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.44%
EPS 3Y12.6%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-7.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y4.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.03%
3.2 Future
- CSGS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.87% yearly.
- CSGS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.35%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y1.7%
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 stable.
- 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. CSGS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.60 indicates a correct valuation of CSGS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. CSGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33, the valuation of CSGS can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSGS is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CSGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
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)8.99
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.35%
5. CSGS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%, CSGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, CSGS pays a better dividend. On top of this CSGS pays more dividend than 84.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CSGS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CSGS grows each year by 6.63%, which is quite nice.
- CSGS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CSGS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.63%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 66.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CSGS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CSGS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.92%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.35%
CSGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
80.17
+0.13 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners110.38%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins Owners4.21%
Ins Owner Change2.63%
Market Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)55.88M
Analysts51.67
Price Target82.31 (2.67%)
Short Float %13.53%
Short Ratio9.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.63%
DP66.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-18 2026-03-18 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.23%
Min EPS beat(2)11.96%
Max EPS beat(2)12.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.7%
Min EPS beat(4)8.57%
Max EPS beat(4)12.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.35%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.36%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.02%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.65 | ||
| P/B | 8.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)5.23
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)4.96
FCFY6.19%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY6.82%
SpS42.92
BVpS9.95
TBVpS-5.65
PEG (NY)8.99
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number33.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 19.7% | ||
| ROCE | 16.2% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.37% | ||
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.57% | ||
| GM | 49.03% | ||
| FCFM | 11.56% |
ROA(3y)4.67%
ROA(5y)4.5%
ROE(3y)24.89%
ROE(5y)20.73%
ROIC(3y)11.42%
ROIC(5y)11.56%
ROICexc(3y)14.25%
ROICexc(5y)15.05%
ROICexgc(3y)36.27%
ROICexgc(5y)541.49%
ROCE(3y)16.43%
ROCE(5y)16.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.79%
OM growth 3Y2.81%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y4.12%
PM growth 5Y-5.07%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 253.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score6
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)30.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)34.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.28%
Profit Quality(3y)180.11%
Profit Quality(5y)151.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.44%
EPS 3Y12.6%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-7.27%
EPS Next Y1.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.35%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y4.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.03%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y0.09%
EBIT growth 3Y6.84%
EBIT growth 5Y6.59%
EBIT Next Year31.52%
EBIT Next 3Y13.65%
EBIT Next 5Y11.62%
FCF growth 1Y24.8%
FCF growth 3Y74.52%
FCF growth 5Y-0.31%
OCF growth 1Y14.9%
OCF growth 3Y34.84%
OCF growth 5Y-2.06%
CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC / CSGS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CSGS.
What is the valuation status for CSGS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 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 grow by 1.74% in the next year.