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CBIZ INC (CBZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CBZ - US1248051021 - Common Stock

54.75 USD
+0.48 (+0.88%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
54.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CBZ. CBZ was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CBZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CBZ is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CBZ was profitable.
CBZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CBZ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CBZ had a positive operating cash flow.
CBZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCBZ 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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

CBZ has a Return On Assets of 2.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBZ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CBZ (5.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.91%, CBZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CBZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 5.56%
ROIC 4.91%
ROA(3y)4.15%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)10.71%
ROIC(3y)6.53%
ROIC(5y)6.32%
CBZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.89%, CBZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CBZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CBZ has a better Operating Margin (9.96%) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
CBZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CBZ (13.02%) is worse than 81.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBZ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.96%
PM (TTM) 3.89%
GM 13.02%
OM growth 3Y-10.26%
OM growth 5Y-4.48%
PM growth 3Y-29.35%
PM growth 5Y-21.21%
GM growth 3Y-10.5%
GM growth 5Y-4.73%
CBZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CBZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CBZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CBZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CBZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CBZ Yearly Shares OutstandingCBZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CBZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCBZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that CBZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.88, CBZ is doing worse than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBZ is 18.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take CBZ, 18.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.23, CBZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CBZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating CBZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.80, CBZ is doing worse than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 18.23
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.32%
CBZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CBZ has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that CBZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CBZ has a Current ratio of 1.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBZ outperforms 54.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CBZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CBZ has a Quick ratio (1.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.57
CBZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CBZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 54.58%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CBZ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.11% on average per year.
CBZ shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 59.19%.
Measured over the past years, CBZ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.58%
EPS 3Y17.79%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%20.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.19%
Revenue growth 3Y17.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%58.09%

3.2 Future

CBZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.37% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y36.17%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year58.86%
Revenue Next 2Y29.85%
Revenue Next 3Y20.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CBZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CBZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

CBZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. CBZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
CBZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CBZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CBZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.52
Fwd PE 13.51
CBZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBZ is valued a bit cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CBZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.6
EV/EBITDA 12.5
CBZ Per share dataCBZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CBZ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CBZ's earnings are expected to grow with 21.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CBZ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CBIZ INC

NYSE:CBZ (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 54.75 0 (0%)

54.75

+0.48 (+0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Inst Owners94.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.46%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)2.68B
Net Income(TTM)104.14M
Analysts85.71
Price Target93.33 (70.47%)
Short Float %10.02%
Short Ratio7.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.53%
Min EPS beat(2)11.52%
Max EPS beat(2)11.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.04%
Min EPS beat(4)7.63%
Max EPS beat(4)17.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.65%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.08%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.19%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.52
Fwd PE 13.51
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 34.6
P/OCF 28.54
P/B 1.59
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.5
EPS(TTM)4.05
EY7.4%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY7.4%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY3.5%
SpS49.18
BVpS34.41
TBVpS-18.64
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 5.56%
ROCE 6.83%
ROIC 4.91%
ROICexc 4.93%
ROICexgc 19.14%
OM 9.96%
PM (TTM) 3.89%
GM 13.02%
FCFM 3.22%
ROA(3y)4.15%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)10.71%
ROIC(3y)6.53%
ROIC(5y)6.32%
ROICexc(3y)6.56%
ROICexc(5y)6.34%
ROICexgc(3y)21.85%
ROICexgc(5y)20.77%
ROCE(3y)9.09%
ROCE(5y)8.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.96%
OM growth 3Y-10.26%
OM growth 5Y-4.48%
PM growth 3Y-29.35%
PM growth 5Y-21.21%
GM growth 3Y-10.5%
GM growth 5Y-4.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 18.23
Debt/EBITDA 4.17
Cap/Depr 19.51%
Cap/Sales 0.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 28.97%
Profit Quality 82.65%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.57
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score5
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)38.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)40%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.96%
Profit Quality(3y)163.09%
Profit Quality(5y)166.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.58%
EPS 3Y17.79%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%20.24%
EPS Next Y36.17%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.19%
Revenue growth 3Y17.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%58.09%
Revenue Next Year58.86%
Revenue Next 2Y29.85%
Revenue Next 3Y20.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.25%
EBIT growth 3Y5.86%
EBIT growth 5Y8.74%
EBIT Next Year155.68%
EBIT Next 3Y41.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.35%
FCF growth 3Y-3.22%
FCF growth 5Y5.61%
OCF growth 1Y-15.37%
OCF growth 3Y-1.95%
OCF growth 5Y4.72%

CBIZ INC / CBZ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CBIZ INC?

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


What is the valuation status of CBIZ INC (CBZ) stock?

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


What is the profitability of CBZ stock?

CBIZ INC (CBZ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CBIZ INC (CBZ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CBIZ INC (CBZ) is 13.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.


What is the expected EPS growth for CBIZ INC (CBZ) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CBIZ INC (CBZ) is expected to grow by 36.17% in the next year.