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CBIZ INC (CBZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CBZ - US1248051021 - Common Stock

53.29 USD
+0.09 (+0.17%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:12:56 PM
53.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:12:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CBZ. CBZ was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CBZ while its profitability can be described as average. CBZ is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CBZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CBZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
CBZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

CBZ's Return On Assets of 2.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBZ outperforms 51.16% of its industry peers.
CBZ has a Return On Equity (5.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.75%, CBZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.35% 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 13.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.4%
ROE 5.77%
ROIC 4.75%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CBZ has a Profit Margin (4.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CBZ has declined.
CBZ has a better Operating Margin (10.75%) than 73.26% of its industry peers.
CBZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.70%, CBZ is not doing good in the industry: 82.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBZ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.75%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 13.7%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CBZ is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CBZ has more shares outstanding
CBZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CBZ is higher compared to a year ago.
CBZ Yearly Shares OutstandingCBZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

CBZ has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that CBZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CBZ has a Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBZ underperforms 61.63% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBZ is 14.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take CBZ, 14.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CBZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBZ is outperformed by 61.63% of its industry peers.
CBZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating CBZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CBZ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.79) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 14.94
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.15%
CBZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CBZ has a Current Ratio of 1.60. 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 (1.60) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CBZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. 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 Quick ratio of 1.60. This is in the better half of the industry: CBZ outperforms 61.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.6
CBZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.02% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 46.49% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)59.02%
EPS 3Y17.64%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%90%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.49%
Revenue growth 3Y17.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%62.73%

3.2 Future

CBZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CBZ will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.56%
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year60.21%
Revenue Next 2Y30.02%
Revenue Next 3Y20.36%
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 2014 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.73, CBZ is valued correctly.
77.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. CBZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.09, which indicates a correct valuation of CBZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CBZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CBZ is cheaper than 72.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CBZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.73
Fwd PE 13.09
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

CBZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CBZ is cheaper than 65.12% 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 27.38
EV/EBITDA 12.98
CBZ Per share dataCBZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

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.
CBZ's earnings are expected to grow with 19.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CBZ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CBIZ INC

NYSE:CBZ (10/24/2025, 8:12:56 PM)

After market: 53.29 0 (0%)

53.29

+0.09 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners95.18%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners3.48%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.42B
Net Income(TTM)109.08M
Analysts85.71
Price Target96.9 (81.84%)
Short Float %7.67%
Short Ratio6.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)9.58%
Min EPS beat(2)7.63%
Max EPS beat(2)11.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.64%
Min EPS beat(4)7.63%
Max EPS beat(4)17.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.06%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)0.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.14%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.19%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.73
Fwd PE 13.09
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 27.38
P/OCF 23.17
P/B 1.52
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.98
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY7.64%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY4.32%
SpS44.84
BVpS35.05
TBVpS-18.68
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number55.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.4%
ROE 5.77%
ROCE 6.61%
ROIC 4.75%
ROICexc 4.8%
ROICexgc 18.78%
OM 10.75%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 13.7%
FCFM 4.34%
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 Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 14.94
Debt/EBITDA 4.43
Cap/Depr 24.16%
Cap/Sales 0.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 36.6%
Profit Quality 96.32%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.6
Altman-Z 1.8
F-Score5
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)59.02%
EPS 3Y17.64%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%90%
EPS Next Y36.56%
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.49%
Revenue growth 3Y17.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%62.73%
Revenue Next Year60.21%
Revenue Next 2Y30.02%
Revenue Next 3Y20.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y61.52%
EBIT growth 3Y5.86%
EBIT growth 5Y8.74%
EBIT Next Year156.31%
EBIT Next 3Y41.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.03%
FCF growth 3Y-3.22%
FCF growth 5Y5.61%
OCF growth 1Y-2.53%
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 4 / 10 to CBZ.


What is the valuation status for CBZ stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CBIZ INC (CBZ) is 13.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.