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CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CSV - US1439051079 - Common Stock

40.73 USD
-0.56 (-1.36%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
40.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CSV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 79 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. CSV scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CSV may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth CSV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CSV had positive earnings in the past year.
CSV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CSV has been profitable.
CSV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of CSV (4.05%) is better than 64.56% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.92%, CSV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.32%, CSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.09% 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 10.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.77%) for CSV is below the current ROIC(5.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 21.92%
ROIC 5.32%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.66%, CSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CSV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.25%, CSV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSV has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.06%, CSV is not doing good in the industry: 60.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CSV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 12.66%
GM 35.06%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CSV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CSV has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CSV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that CSV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CSV has a Altman-Z score (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CSV has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSV would need 14.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CSV (14.24) is better than 60.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the high side and indicates that CSV has dependencies on debt financing.
CSV's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 72.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.22
Debt/FCF 14.24
Altman-Z 1.24
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.72%
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 1.06 indicates that CSV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CSV (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CSV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CSV (0.90) is worse than 63.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.9
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.67% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CSV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.04%
EPS 3Y-4.7%
EPS 5Y16.13%
EPS Q2Q%17.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%

3.2 Future

CSV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.6%
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 decreasing.
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 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CSV is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.27.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. CSV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CSV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.41.
CSV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSV is cheaper than 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say CSV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE 11.41
CSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

64.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.28
EV/EBITDA 9.87
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.
The decent profitability rating of CSV may justify a higher PE ratio.
CSV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%.
CSV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. CSV pays more dividend than 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CSV's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CSV grows each year by 8.45%, which is quite nice.
CSV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)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

13.38% 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.
DP13.38%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
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 (11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 40.73 0 (0%)

40.73

-0.56 (-1.36%)

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 Owners77.72%
Inst Owner Change2.11%
Ins Owners2.53%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap639.46M
Revenue(TTM)404.20M
Net Income(TTM)51.61M
Analysts84.44
Price Target60.38 (48.24%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio3.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
DP13.38%
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)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)14.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.83%
Min EPS beat(4)0.83%
Max EPS beat(4)52.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)18.96%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)13.18%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.19%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.27%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.62%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.39%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.47%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)11.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE 11.41
P/S 1.57
P/FCF 17.28
P/OCF 12.29
P/B 2.72
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.87
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)3.57
Fwd EY8.77%
FCF(TTM)2.36
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)3.31
OCFY8.13%
SpS25.96
BVpS14.99
TBVpS-13.74
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number32.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 21.92%
ROCE 7.72%
ROIC 5.32%
ROICexc 5.32%
ROICexgc 8.42%
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 12.66%
GM 35.06%
FCFM 9.08%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.22
Debt/FCF 14.24
Debt/EBITDA 4.39
Cap/Depr 62.16%
Cap/Sales 3.68%
Interest Coverage 3.39
Cash Conversion 43.74%
Profit Quality 71.7%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 1.24
F-Score7
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 Y26.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%
Revenue Next Year3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.65%
EBIT growth 5Y10.04%
EBIT Next Year63.86%
EBIT Next 3Y23.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.65%
FCF growth 3Y-15.44%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y-25.73%
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 7 / 10 to CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 13.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.72.


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 13.38%.