CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE (CSU-DB.CA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CSU-DB - CA21037XAA87
116.51 CAD
+0.01 (+0.01%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CSU-DB. CSU-DB was compared to 64 industry peers in the Software industry. CSU-DB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CSU-DB is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
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.
1.2 Ratios
CSU-DB has a Return On Assets of 4.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSU-DB outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CSU-DB (19.20%) is better than 89.06% of its industry peers.
CSU-DB has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSU-DB outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSU-DB is in line with the industry average of 11.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.97%, CSU-DB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSU-DB has declined.
The Operating Margin of CSU-DB (16.15%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
CSU-DB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.30%, CSU-DB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSU-DB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
CSU-DB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CSU-DB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CSU-DB has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CSU-DB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CSU-DB has a Altman-Z score (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 76.56% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSU-DB is outperformed by 64.06% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CSU-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.02, CSU-DB is not doing good in the industry: 60.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that CSU-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CSU-DB's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSU-DB is outperformed by 60.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CSU-DB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.10%.
CSU-DB shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.60% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CSU-DB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.00% on average per year.
CSU-DB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y16.26%
Revenue Next 5Y15.69%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CSU-DB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CSU-DB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CSU-DB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CSU-DB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say CSU-DB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.72, the valuation of CSU-DB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSU-DB is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CSU-DB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 0.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
96.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSU-DB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CSU-DB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CSU-DB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CSU-DB may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSU-DB's earnings are expected to grow with 18.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CSU-DB has a yearly dividend return of 0.17%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.73, CSU-DB pays a better dividend. On top of this CSU-DB pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.17, CSU-DB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CSU-DB pays out 12.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.76%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
TSX:CSU-DB (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
116.51
+0.01 (+0.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.47B
Revenue(TTM)11.15B
Net Income(TTM)666.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target179.19 (53.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
Yearly Dividend5.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
DP12.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0.64%
PT rev (3m)20.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 0.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.4 |
EPS(TTM)135.42
EY116.23%
EPS(NY)162.52
Fwd EY139.49%
FCF(TTM)166.26
FCFY142.7%
OCF(TTM)170.95
OCFY146.73%
SpS726.35
BVpS226
TBVpS-298.12
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number829.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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 Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
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 5Y15.69%
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 does CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE do?
Constellation Software, Inc. is a holding company, which acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and currently employs 64,000 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2006-05-15. The firm acquires, manages and builds vertical market software (VMS) businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions. The company is principally engaged in the development, installation, and customization of software as well as in the provisioning of related professional services and support for customers globally. Its professional services include the installation, implementation, training and customization of software and other services. The firm sells on-premises software licenses on both a perpetual and specified-term basis. The company has six operating groups, which service customers in over 100 different markets around the world. The six operating groups include Volaris, Harris, Topicus.com, Vela, Jonas, and Perseus Group. The company operates offices in North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, South America, Africa, and Australia.
What is the stock price of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE today?
The current stock price of CSU-DB.CA is 116.51 CAD. The price increased by 0.01% in the last trading session.
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