CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CSU • CA21037X1006
Current stock price
2524.08 CAD
-95.01 (-3.63%)
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This CSU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CSU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CSU was profitable.
- In the past year CSU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CSU has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CSU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CSU's Return On Assets of 4.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSU outperforms 72.06% of its industry peers.
- CSU has a Return On Equity of 19.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSU outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CSU (9.25%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- CSU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.12%. This is below the industry average of 12.17%.
| 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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.15%, CSU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CSU has a Gross Margin of 98.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSU outperforms 98.53% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSU has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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. CSU.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CSU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- CSU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CSU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CSU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CSU has an Altman-Z score of 3.48. This indicates that CSU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CSU has a better Altman-Z score (3.48) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- CSU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.13. This is in the better half of the industry: CSU outperforms 75.00% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CSU (1.20) is worse than 60.29% of its industry peers.
- Although CSU's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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 | 3.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CSU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CSU has a Current ratio (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of CSU (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. CSU.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CSU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.34%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- CSU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.73%.
- Measured over the past years, CSU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.34%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%-25.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.73%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%17.54%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CSU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.13%
Revenue Next 2Y15.72%
Revenue Next 3Y15.73%
Revenue Next 5Y14.09%
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. CSU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CSU.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CSU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.50, CSU is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSU is valued a bit cheaper than 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, CSU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CSU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 80.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CSU's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CSU may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSU's earnings are expected to grow with 18.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
5. CSU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.21%, CSU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of CSU dropped by -23.17% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- CSU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.27. CSU pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.21, CSU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CSU decreases each year by -30.09%.
- CSU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CSU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
CSU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CSU (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2524.08
-95.01 (-3.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-09 2026-03-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners40.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.49B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)666.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target4570.81 (81.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
Yearly Dividend5.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.09%
DP12.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-DateN/A
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)-5.19%
PT rev (3m)-10.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.99 | ||
| P/B | 11.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.85 |
EPS(TTM)123.16
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)162.89
Fwd EY6.45%
FCF(TTM)163.81
FCFY6.49%
OCF(TTM)168.43
OCFY6.67%
SpS715.65
BVpS222.67
TBVpS-293.73
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.83
Graham Number785.53
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 | 3.48 |
F-Score5
WACC9.8%
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)5.34%
EPS 3Y24.73%
EPS 5Y24.67%
EPS Q2Q%-25.89%
EPS Next Y16.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.73%
Revenue growth 3Y25.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%17.54%
Revenue Next Year15.13%
Revenue Next 2Y15.72%
Revenue Next 3Y15.73%
Revenue Next 5Y14.09%
EBIT growth 1Y30.04%
EBIT growth 3Y19.59%
EBIT growth 5Y23.43%
EBIT Next Year145.85%
EBIT Next 3Y49.44%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
How financially healthy is CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC?
The financial health rating of CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC (CSU.CA) is 5 / 10.
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 16.2% in the next year.