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CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CSV - US1439051079 - Common Stock

42.94 USD
+0.29 (+0.68%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:24:44 PM
42.94 USD
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After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:24:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CSV. CSV was compared to 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. CSV scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CSV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. CSV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CSV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CSV had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CSV has been profitable.
CSV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CSV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSV 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 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

CSV has a Return On Assets of 3.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 62.34% of its industry peers.
CSV has a better Return On Equity (19.97%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.12%, CSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CSV is below the industry average of 9.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.77%) for CSV is below the current ROIC(5.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 19.97%
ROIC 5.12%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)21.63%
ROE(5y)19.48%
ROIC(3y)4.77%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
CSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CSV has a Profit Margin of 11.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSV outperforms 74.03% of its industry peers.
CSV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CSV has a better Operating Margin (23.32%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSV has grown nicely.
CSV has a worse Gross Margin (35.07%) than 61.04% of its industry peers.
CSV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.32%
PM (TTM) 11.8%
GM 35.07%
OM growth 3Y-5.95%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y8.75%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y4.08%
CSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CSV is destroying value.
CSV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CSV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CSV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CSV Yearly Shares OutstandingCSV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, we must say that CSV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CSV has a Altman-Z score (1.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
CSV has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.19. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSV would need 14.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.19, CSV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25 is on the high side and indicates that CSV has dependencies on debt financing.
CSV's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 14.19
Altman-Z 1.2
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.85%
CSV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

CSV has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that CSV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CSV's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 67.53% of its industry peers.
CSV has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that CSV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CSV's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSV is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.75
CSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CSV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.04%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CSV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.13% on average per year.
CSV shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.49%.
CSV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.04%
EPS 3Y-4.7%
EPS 5Y16.13%
EPS Q2Q%17.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CSV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
CSV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSV 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.99, which indicates a correct valuation of CSV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, CSV is valued a bit cheaper.
CSV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSV is valued a bit cheaper than 76.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. CSV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 12.03
CSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CSV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CSV is cheaper than 64.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
70.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.4
EV/EBITDA 10.15
CSV Per share dataCSV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

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.
The decent profitability rating of CSV may justify a higher PE ratio.
CSV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
CSV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. CSV pays more dividend than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.09, CSV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.09%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CSV grows each year by 8.45%, which is quite nice.
CSV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CSV has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
CSV Yearly Dividends per shareCSV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

CSV pays out 14.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CSV's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP14.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
CSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CSV Dividend Payout.CSV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC

NYSE:CSV (11/26/2025, 8:24:44 PM)

After market: 42.94 0 (0%)

42.94

+0.29 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners77.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners2.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.83%
Market Cap674.16M
Revenue(TTM)409.66M
Net Income(TTM)48.34M
Analysts84.44
Price Target61.2 (42.52%)
Short Float %2.27%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.09%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
DP14.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.1125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.1%
Min EPS beat(2)0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)1.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.16%
Min EPS beat(4)0.83%
Max EPS beat(4)20.36%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)23.5%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.96%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.17%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.66%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)1.69%
PT rev (3m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 12.03
P/S 1.65
P/FCF 17.4
P/OCF 12.07
P/B 2.78
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.15
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)3.57
Fwd EY8.31%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)3.56
OCFY8.28%
SpS26.09
BVpS15.42
TBVpS-14.91
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number32.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 19.97%
ROCE 7.43%
ROIC 5.12%
ROICexc 5.13%
ROICexgc 8.15%
OM 23.32%
PM (TTM) 11.8%
GM 35.07%
FCFM 9.46%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)21.63%
ROE(5y)19.48%
ROIC(3y)4.77%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
ROICexc(3y)4.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.02%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)8.1%
ROCE(3y)6.93%
ROCE(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.65%
OM growth 3Y-5.95%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y8.75%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y4.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 14.19
Debt/EBITDA 4.53
Cap/Depr 68.51%
Cap/Sales 4.17%
Interest Coverage 3.57
Cash Conversion 46.35%
Profit Quality 80.14%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 1.2
F-Score6
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)90.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.4%
Profit Quality(3y)122.9%
Profit Quality(5y)194.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.04%
EPS 3Y-4.7%
EPS 5Y16.13%
EPS Q2Q%17.19%
EPS Next Y26.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%2.04%
Revenue Next Year3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.65%
EBIT growth 5Y10.04%
EBIT Next Year63.86%
EBIT Next 3Y23.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.28%
FCF growth 3Y-15.44%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y-23.31%
OCF growth 3Y-14.86%
OCF growth 5Y3.77%

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC / CSV FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CSV stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC?

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


What is the profitability of CSV stock?

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 13.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.78.


Is the dividend of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.4%.