CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CSV • US1439051079
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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.
1. CSV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CSV was profitable.
- In the past year CSV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CSV has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CSV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CSV has a Return On Assets of 3.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 60.27% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CSV (19.94%) is better than 84.93% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.29%, CSV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSV is significantly below the industry average of 15.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for CSV is below the current ROIC(5.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CSV's Profit Margin of 12.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSV outperforms 78.08% of its industry peers.
- CSV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CSV has a better Operating Margin (23.48%) than 91.78% of its industry peers.
- CSV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CSV has a Gross Margin of 35.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CSV underperforms 61.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSV has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CSV has more shares outstanding
- CSV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CSV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that CSV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CSV (1.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- CSV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.45. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 61.64% of its industry peers.
- CSV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.11, CSV is not doing good in the industry: 69.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.73%
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.
- CSV's Quick ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 61.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. CSV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.21% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, CSV shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.78% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- CSV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.76%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. CSV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33, the valuation of CSV can be described as correct.
- 72.60% 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 (25.58), we can say CSV is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.17 indicates a correct valuation of CSV.
- 79.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, CSV is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 72.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CSV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CSV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, CSV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.44, CSV pays a better dividend. On top of this CSV pays more dividend than 86.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, CSV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CSV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
- CSV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CSV has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 13.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CSV. This is a low number and 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CSV (4/1/2026, 3:49:57 PM)
45.86
+0.2 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners77.5%
Inst Owner Change-2.45%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap722.29M
Revenue(TTM)417.44M
Net Income(TTM)50.79M
Analysts84.44
Price Target61.2 (33.45%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP13.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.1125)
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)-3.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)3.48
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY8.4%
SpS26.5
BVpS16.18
TBVpS-13.76
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number34.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 Year6.76%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) stock?
CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CSV stock?
The dividend rating of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.83%.