CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CCS • US1565043007
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This CCS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CCS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CCS had positive earnings in the past year.
- CCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CCS has been profitable.
- CCS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.31%, CCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CCS has a Return On Equity of 5.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- CCS's Return On Invested Capital of 6.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCS outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCS is in line with the industry average of 9.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)9.02%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)11.96%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.58%, CCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCS has declined.
- CCS's Operating Margin of 8.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCS outperforms 68.33% of its industry peers.
- CCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.24%, CCS is doing worse than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- CCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.58% | ||
| GM | 21.24% |
OM growth 3Y-18.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5Y-11.29%
GM growth 3Y-7%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
2. CCS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CCS has less shares outstanding
- CCS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CCS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.32 indicates that CCS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.32, CCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CCS is 11.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCS, 11.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CCS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that CCS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, CCS is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 8.30 indicates that CCS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CCS has a better Current ratio (8.30) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that CCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, CCS is doing worse than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. CCS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CCS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.45%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.46% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.38% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CCS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.45%
EPS 3Y-32.55%
EPS 5Y-4.46%
EPS Q2Q%-32.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.96%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CCS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.11% on average per year.
- CCS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CCS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.12 indicates a correct valuation of CCS.
- CCS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CCS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.88, the valuation of CCS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CCS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CCS is cheaper than 61.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CCS is valued a bit cheaper than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CCS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.29, CCS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
- CCS has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- CCS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 23.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.54%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CCS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CCS (4/23/2026, 4:45:29 PM)
59.29
-4.53 (-7.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners92.52%
Inst Owner Change0.14%
Ins Owners13.67%
Ins Owner Change7.14%
Market Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)147.60M
Analysts75
Price Target83.64 (41.07%)
Short Float %7.25%
Short Ratio6.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.54%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)26.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)61.67%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.59%
Max EPS beat(4)61.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.58%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.66%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)19.11%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.72%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.81%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.6%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-19.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.08 |
EPS(TTM)4.52
EY7.62%
EPS(NY)6.67
Fwd EY11.26%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY7.22%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY8.89%
SpS141.85
BVpS89.28
TBVpS87.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number95.2866 (60.71%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.16% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.73% | ||
| OM | 8.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.58% | ||
| GM | 21.24% | ||
| FCFM | 3.02% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)9.02%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)11.96%
ROICexc(3y)8.62%
ROICexc(5y)12.91%
ROICexgc(3y)10.3%
ROICexgc(5y)15.46%
ROCE(3y)10.87%
ROCE(5y)16.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.64%
OM growth 3Y-18.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5Y-11.29%
GM growth 3Y-7%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
F-Score5
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)183.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)167.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.45%
EPS 3Y-32.55%
EPS 5Y-4.46%
EPS Q2Q%-32.82%
EPS Next Y-4.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.96%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.87%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.33%
EBIT growth 5Y2.33%
EBIT Next Year52.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y43.34%
FCF growth 3Y-25.02%
FCF growth 5Y-17.84%
OCF growth 1Y21.79%
OCF growth 3Y-21.4%
OCF growth 5Y-14.78%
CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC / CCS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CCS.
What is the valuation status of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) stock?
CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CCS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) is 13.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
Is the dividend of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CENTURY COMMUNITIES INC (CCS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.54%.