CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC (CSGS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CSGS • US1263491094

80.17 USD
+0.27 (+0.34%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 03:52 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CSGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CSGS against 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While CSGS has a great profitability rating, 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. CSGS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CSGS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CSGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CSGS has been profitable.
  • 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 2025 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • CSGS has a better Return On Assets (3.62%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CSGS (19.70%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CSGS (11.26%) is better than 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSGS is in line with the industry average of 10.86%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CSGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.57%, CSGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSGS has declined.
  • CSGS has a better Operating Margin (11.84%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSGS has grown nicely.
  • CSGS has a better Gross Margin (49.03%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • CSGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CSGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. CSGS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CSGS is still creating some value.
  • CSGS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CSGS has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CSGS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CSGS Yearly Shares OutstandingCSGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.35 indicates that CSGS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CSGS has a Altman-Z score of 3.35. This is in the better half of the industry: CSGS outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.82, CSGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CSGS (1.90) is worse than 74.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.9
Debt/FCF 3.82
Altman-Z 3.35
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.29%
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CSGS has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CSGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CSGS (1.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CSGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CSGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, CSGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.44
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. CSGS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.44% over the past year.
  • CSGS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.50% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CSGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.18% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.31% on average over the past years.
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.
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. CSGS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.60, which indicates a correct valuation of CSGS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSGS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CSGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say CSGS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33, CSGS is valued correctly.
  • CSGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSGS is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.60), we can say CSGS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.6
Fwd PE 15.33
CSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CSGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSGS is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CSGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSGS is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.16
EV/EBITDA 12.14
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • 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%

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5. CSGS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CSGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.92, CSGS pays a better dividend. On top of this CSGS pays more dividend than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CSGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector 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.
  • The dividend of CSGS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.63%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CSGS pays out 66.92% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CSGS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.92%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.35%
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 2025 50M 100M
CSGS Dividend Payout.CSGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CSGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CSG SYSTEMS INTL INC

NASDAQ:CSGS (3/9/2026, 3:52:57 PM)

80.17

+0.27 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners109.24%
Inst Owner Change4.43%
Ins Owners4.22%
Ins Owner Change2.56%
Market Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)55.88M
Analysts51.67
Price Target82.31 (2.67%)
Short Float %13.23%
Short Ratio8.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.7%
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.63%
DP66.92%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-18
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)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
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 RankSector 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 12.14
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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 FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 1.74% in the next year.