CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:CSU-DB • CA21037XAA87

117.03 CAD
+0.02 (+0.02%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall CSU-DB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CSU-DB against 67 industry peers in the Software industry. CSU-DB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CSU-DB is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CSU-DB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CSU-DB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CSU-DB has been profitable.
  • CSU-DB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSU-DB.CA 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • CSU-DB's Return On Assets of 4.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSU-DB outperforms 74.63% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.20%, CSU-DB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.25%, CSU-DB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSU-DB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.12%. This is below the industry average of 12.66%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.35%
ROE 19.2%
ROIC 9.25%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)28.73%
ROE(5y)31.4%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
CSU-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSU-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • CSU-DB has a Profit Margin of 5.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSU-DB outperforms 74.63% of its industry peers.
  • CSU-DB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.15%, CSU-DB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSU-DB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CSU-DB (98.30%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSU-DB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.15%
PM (TTM) 5.97%
GM 98.3%
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y6.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.31%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSU-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CSU-DB is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CSU-DB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CSU-DB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CSU-DB is higher compared to a year ago.
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCSU-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSU-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that CSU-DB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CSU-DB has a Altman-Z score (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CSU-DB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CSU-DB would need 2.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.13, CSU-DB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSU-DB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CSU-DB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.20. This is in the lower half of the industry: CSU-DB underperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CSU-DB, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 2.13
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC7.08%
CSU-DB.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSU-DB.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CSU-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CSU-DB has a Current ratio (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that CSU-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CSU-DB has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSU-DB outperforms 47.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 1
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSU-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CSU-DB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.60%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, CSU-DB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.67% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CSU-DB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.10% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 23.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.6%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.1%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%15.98%

3.2 Future

  • CSU-DB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.01% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSU-DB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.54%
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y16.26%
Revenue Next 5Y14.09%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSU-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
CSU-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSU-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50 100

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 0.88, the valuation of CSU-DB can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CSU-DB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CSU-DB is cheaper than 97.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CSU-DB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 0.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CSU-DB.
  • 98.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSU-DB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, CSU-DB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.88
Fwd PE 0.72
CSU-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSU-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CSU-DB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CSU-DB is cheaper than 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 98.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSU-DB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.72
EV/EBITDA 1.41
CSU-DB.CA Per share dataCSU-DB.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CSU-DB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CSU-DB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CSU-DB's earnings are expected to grow with 19.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CSU-DB has a yearly dividend return of 0.23%, which is pretty low.
  • CSU-DB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.27. CSU-DB pays more dividend than 88.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.23, CSU-DB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.23%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CSU-DB decreases each year by -30.09%.
  • CSU-DB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCSU-DB.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • CSU-DB pays out 12.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.76%
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
CSU-DB.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSU-DB.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CSU-DB.CA Dividend Payout.CSU-DB.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSU-DB.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE

TSX:CSU-DB (2/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

117.03

+0.02 (+0.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners39.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.48B
Revenue(TTM)11.15B
Net Income(TTM)666.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target231.37 (97.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.23%
Yearly Dividend5.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
DP12.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.33%
Min EPS beat(2)6.89%
Max EPS beat(2)13.77%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.05%
Max EPS beat(4)25.45%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.2%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.79%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)30.51%
PT rev (3m)18.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.88
Fwd PE 0.72
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 0.72
P/OCF 0.7
P/B 0.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.41
EPS(TTM)133.12
EY113.75%
EPS(NY)162.46
Fwd EY138.82%
FCF(TTM)163.44
FCFY139.65%
OCF(TTM)168.05
OCFY143.59%
SpS714.02
BVpS222.17
TBVpS-293.06
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number815.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.35%
ROE 19.2%
ROCE 18.7%
ROIC 9.25%
ROICexc 13.04%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 16.15%
PM (TTM) 5.97%
GM 98.3%
FCFM 22.89%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)28.73%
ROE(5y)31.4%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
ROICexc(3y)13.25%
ROICexc(5y)15.63%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.46%
ROCE(5y)23.3%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.15%
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y6.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.31%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 2.13
Debt/EBITDA 1.33
Cap/Depr 5.4%
Cap/Sales 0.65%
Interest Coverage 8.74
Cash Conversion 83.73%
Profit Quality 383.18%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score5
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)4.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.6%
Profit Quality(3y)281.44%
Profit Quality(5y)304.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.6%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.27%
EPS Next Y19.54%
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.1%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%15.98%
Revenue Next Year15.23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y16.26%
Revenue Next 5Y14.09%
EBIT growth 1Y30.04%
EBIT growth 3Y19.59%
EBIT growth 5Y23.43%
EBIT Next Year146.07%
EBIT Next 3Y50.21%
EBIT Next 5Y38.21%
FCF growth 1Y57.05%
FCF growth 3Y18.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.82%
OCF growth 1Y57.31%
OCF growth 3Y19.11%
OCF growth 5Y23.46%

CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE / CSU-DB.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CSU-DB.CA.


What is the valuation status for CSU-DB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) stock?

CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CSU-DB stock?

The financial health rating of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CSU-DB stock?

The dividend rating of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.76%.