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CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CSV - US1439051079 - Common Stock

43.26 USD
-0.35 (-0.8%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
44 USD
+0.74 (+1.71%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CSV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CSV against 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. CSV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CSV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally CSV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CSV was profitable.
CSV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CSV has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CSV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

CSV has a better Return On Assets (3.60%) than 61.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.97%, CSV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.42% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.12%, CSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSV is below the industry average of 9.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.12%) for CSV is above the 3 year average (4.77%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 19.97%
ROIC 5.12%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)21.63%
ROE(5y)19.48%
ROIC(3y)4.77%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
CSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CSV has a Profit Margin of 11.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSV has grown nicely.
CSV has a Operating Margin of 23.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSV outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
CSV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.07%, CSV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSV has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.32%
PM (TTM) 11.8%
GM 35.07%
OM growth 3Y-5.95%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y8.75%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y4.08%
CSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CSV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CSV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CSV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CSV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CSV Yearly Shares OutstandingCSV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

CSV has an Altman-Z score of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that CSV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CSV has a Altman-Z score of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSV outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CSV has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.19. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSV would need 14.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CSV (14.19) is better than 61.04% of its industry peers.
CSV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CSV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: CSV underperforms 74.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 14.19
Altman-Z 1.2
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.23%
CSV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CSV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.88, CSV is not doing good in the industry: 66.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CSV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CSV has a Quick ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: CSV underperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.75
CSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CSV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.04%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CSV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.13% on average per year.
CSV shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.49%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.04%
EPS 3Y-4.7%
EPS 5Y16.13%
EPS Q2Q%17.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%

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 13.83% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.01%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.09, CSV is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.38), we can say CSV is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.33 indicates a correct valuation of CSV.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say CSV is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 12.33
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

CSV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSV is cheaper than 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.59
EV/EBITDA 10.21
CSV Per share dataCSV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

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.
CSV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSV's earnings are expected to grow with 13.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.32, CSV pays a better dividend. On top of this CSV pays more dividend than 88.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, CSV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CSV grows each year by 8.45%, 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
CSV Yearly Dividends per shareCSV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

14.40% 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.
DP14.4%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
CSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CSV Dividend Payout.CSV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC

NYSE:CSV (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 44 +0.74 (+1.71%)

43.26

-0.35 (-0.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners79.32%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners2.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap681.35M
Revenue(TTM)409.66M
Net Income(TTM)48.34M
Analysts84.44
Price Target61.2 (41.47%)
Short Float %2.25%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
DP14.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.1125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.1%
Min EPS beat(2)0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)1.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.16%
Min EPS beat(4)0.83%
Max EPS beat(4)20.36%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)23.5%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.96%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.17%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.66%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)1.35%
PT rev (3m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 12.33
P/S 1.66
P/FCF 17.59
P/OCF 12.2
P/B 2.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.21
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY8.2%
SpS26.01
BVpS15.37
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number32.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 19.97%
ROCE 7.43%
ROIC 5.12%
ROICexc 5.13%
ROICexgc 8.15%
OM 23.32%
PM (TTM) 11.8%
GM 35.07%
FCFM 9.46%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)21.63%
ROE(5y)19.48%
ROIC(3y)4.77%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
ROICexc(3y)4.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.02%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)8.1%
ROCE(3y)6.93%
ROCE(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.65%
OM growth 3Y-5.95%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y8.75%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y4.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 14.19
Debt/EBITDA 4.53
Cap/Depr 68.51%
Cap/Sales 4.17%
Interest Coverage 3.57
Cash Conversion 46.35%
Profit Quality 80.14%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 1.2
F-Score6
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)90.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.4%
Profit Quality(3y)122.9%
Profit Quality(5y)194.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.04%
EPS 3Y-4.7%
EPS 5Y16.13%
EPS Q2Q%17.19%
EPS Next Y25.01%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.65%
EBIT growth 5Y10.04%
EBIT Next Year63.24%
EBIT Next 3Y22.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.28%
FCF growth 3Y-15.44%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y-23.31%
OCF growth 3Y-14.86%
OCF growth 5Y3.77%

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC / CSV FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CSV stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CSV stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CSV stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 14.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.81.


Is the dividend of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.4%.