CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CSV • US1439051079

42.16 USD
+0.29 (+0.69%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 03:33 PM
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This CSV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

CSV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 74 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While CSV has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CSV is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. CSV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CSV Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CSV was profitable.
  • CSV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CSV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CSV had a positive operating cash flow.
CSV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSV 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 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • CSV has a Return On Assets of 3.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 60.81% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CSV (19.94%) is better than 85.14% of its industry peers.
  • CSV has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSV is significantly below the industry average of 10.83%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for CSV is below the current ROIC(5.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.77%
ROE 19.94%
ROIC 5.29%
ROA(3y)2.98%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)18.22%
ROE(5y)22.14%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
CSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CSV (12.17%) is better than 78.38% of its industry peers.
  • CSV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.48%, CSV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CSV has a Gross Margin (35.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CSV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.48%
PM (TTM) 12.17%
GM 35.14%
OM growth 3Y2.07%
OM growth 5Y-0.34%
PM growth 3Y2.91%
PM growth 5Y20.17%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
CSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. CSV Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CSV is destroying value.
  • CSV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CSV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CSV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CSV Yearly Shares OutstandingCSV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
CSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.22, we must say that CSV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CSV has a Altman-Z score (1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CSV has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.45. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSV would need 13.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.45, CSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.11 is on the high side and indicates that CSV has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CSV's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 68.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.11
Debt/FCF 13.45
Altman-Z 1.22
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.56%
CSV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSV 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

  • CSV has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that CSV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CSV (0.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that CSV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, CSV is not doing good in the industry: 60.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.84
CSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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3. CSV Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CSV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.21%, which is quite impressive.
  • CSV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.22% yearly.
  • The Revenue for CSV has decreased by -17.78% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.21%
EPS 3Y7.3%
EPS 5Y11.22%
EPS Q2Q%20.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.78%
Revenue growth 3Y4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y4.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.97%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.37% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.31%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
CSV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. CSV Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CSV is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.17.
  • 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say CSV is valued slightly cheaper.
  • CSV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.11.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say CSV is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.18
Fwd PE 12.11
CSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 70.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • CSV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSV is cheaper than 74.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.57
EV/EBITDA 9.67
CSV Per share dataCSV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CSV's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • CSV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CSV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%, CSV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CSV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.40. CSV pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, CSV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CSV grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
  • CSV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CSV has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
CSV Yearly Dividends per shareCSV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • CSV pays out 13.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CSV's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
CSV Dividend Payout.CSV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CSV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC

NYSE:CSV (3/13/2026, 3:33:41 PM)

42.16

+0.29 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners77.5%
Inst Owner Change-2.45%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap664.02M
Revenue(TTM)417.44M
Net Income(TTM)50.79M
Analysts84.44
Price Target61.2 (45.16%)
Short Float %2.28%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP13.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date02-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.89%
Max EPS beat(2)1.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.89%
Max EPS beat(4)14.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.54%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.65%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.66%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.39%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.54%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.18
Fwd PE 12.11
P/S 1.59
P/FCF 16.57
P/OCF 10.94
P/B 2.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.67
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY7.59%
EPS(NY)3.48
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY6.03%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY9.14%
SpS26.5
BVpS16.18
TBVpS-13.76
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number34.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.77%
ROE 19.94%
ROCE 7.61%
ROIC 5.29%
ROICexc 5.3%
ROICexgc 8.36%
OM 23.48%
PM (TTM) 12.17%
GM 35.14%
FCFM 9.6%
ROA(3y)2.98%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)18.22%
ROE(5y)22.14%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
ROICexc(3y)4.94%
ROICexc(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc(3y)7.87%
ROICexgc(5y)8.23%
ROCE(3y)7.09%
ROCE(5y)7.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.2%
OM growth 3Y2.07%
OM growth 5Y-0.34%
PM growth 3Y2.91%
PM growth 5Y20.17%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.11
Debt/FCF 13.45
Debt/EBITDA 4.35
Cap/Depr 80.23%
Cap/Sales 4.94%
Interest Coverage 3.66
Cash Conversion 49.05%
Profit Quality 78.88%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 1.22
F-Score6
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)75.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.46%
Profit Quality(3y)121.02%
Profit Quality(5y)125.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.21%
EPS 3Y7.3%
EPS 5Y11.22%
EPS Q2Q%20.97%
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.78%
Revenue growth 3Y4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y4.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.97%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.31%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7%
EBIT growth 3Y6.24%
EBIT growth 5Y4.49%
EBIT Next Year39.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.61%
FCF growth 3Y4.67%
FCF growth 5Y-9.97%
OCF growth 1Y16.73%
OCF growth 3Y-0.18%
OCF growth 5Y-6.05%

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC / CSV FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CSV stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CSV.


What is the valuation status for CSV stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC?

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 13.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.61.


What is the expected EPS growth for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is expected to grow by 8.81% in the next year.