CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CSU - CA21037X1006 - Common Stock
3316.17 CAD
-15.15 (-0.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CSU. CSU was compared to 65 industry peers in the Software industry. CSU scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CSU is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make CSU a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CSU had positive earnings in the past year.
CSU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CSU has always been profitable.
CSU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.35%, CSU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
CSU's Return On Equity of 19.20% is amongst the best of the industry. CSU outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
CSU has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.25%) than 78.46% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSU is in line with the industry average of 11.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.35% | ||
| ROE | 19.2% | ||
| ROIC | 9.25% |
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)28.73%
ROE(5y)31.4%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.97%, CSU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSU has declined.
The Operating Margin of CSU (16.15%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSU has remained more or less at the same level.
CSU has a better Gross Margin (98.30%) than 98.46% of its industry peers.
CSU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.97% | ||
| GM | 98.3% |
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y6.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.31%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CSU is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CSU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CSU remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CSU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that CSU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.02, CSU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
CSU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CSU would need 2.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CSU (2.13) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the high side and indicates that CSU has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.20, CSU is not doing good in the industry: 63.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although CSU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CSU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.02, CSU is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CSU has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that CSU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, CSU is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CSU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.60%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CSU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.67% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
CSU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.6%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.1%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%15.98%
3.2 Future
CSU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.00% yearly.
CSU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y16.26%
Revenue Next 5Y15.69%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.71, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CSU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSU is valued cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CSU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
CSU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.59.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSU is cheaper than 75.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. CSU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CSU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CSU is cheaper than 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CSU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSU is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CSU's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CSU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CSU's earnings are expected to grow with 18.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.17%, CSU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.23, CSU pays a better dividend. On top of this CSU pays more dividend than 89.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, CSU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CSU decreases each year by -30.09%.
CSU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CSU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
CSU pays out 12.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.76%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
TSX:CSU (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3316.17
-15.15 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap70.27B
Revenue(TTM)11.15B
Net Income(TTM)666.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target5091.19 (53.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
Yearly Dividend5.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
DP12.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.33%
Min EPS beat(2)6.89%
Max EPS beat(2)13.77%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.05%
Max EPS beat(4)25.45%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.2%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.79%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-8.96%
PT rev (3m)-10.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.59 | ||
| P/S | 4.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.57 | ||
| P/B | 14.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.22 |
EPS(TTM)134.22
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)161.08
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)164.79
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)169.44
OCFY5.11%
SpS719.92
BVpS224
TBVpS-295.48
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number822.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.35% | ||
| ROE | 19.2% | ||
| ROCE | 18.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 16.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.97% | ||
| GM | 98.3% | ||
| FCFM | 22.89% |
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)28.73%
ROE(5y)31.4%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
ROICexc(3y)13.25%
ROICexc(5y)15.63%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.46%
ROCE(5y)23.3%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.15%
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y6.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.31%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 5.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 383.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.02 |
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)4.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.6%
Profit Quality(3y)281.44%
Profit Quality(5y)304.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.6%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.27%
EPS Next Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.1%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%15.98%
Revenue Next Year15.23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y16.26%
Revenue Next 5Y15.69%
EBIT growth 1Y30.04%
EBIT growth 3Y19.59%
EBIT growth 5Y23.43%
EBIT Next Year146.07%
EBIT Next 3Y50.21%
EBIT Next 5Y38.21%
FCF growth 1Y57.05%
FCF growth 3Y18.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.82%
OCF growth 1Y57.31%
OCF growth 3Y19.11%
OCF growth 5Y23.46%
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC / CSU.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CSU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CSU.CA.
What is the valuation status for CSU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) stock?
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) is 24.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.8.
What is the expected EPS growth for CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) is expected to grow by 17.03% in the next year.