CTS CORP (CTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CTS • US1265011056
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+0.28 (+0.53%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
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After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CTS. CTS was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CTS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CTS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CTS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.49%, CTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTS has a better Return On Equity (10.81%) than 73.39% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CTS (9.39%) is better than 81.45% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTS is in line with the industry average of 8.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 9.39% |
ROA(3y)7.99%
ROA(5y)5.12%
ROE(3y)11.28%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)10.5%
1.3 Margins
- CTS has a better Profit Margin (11.14%) than 86.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTS has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.25%, CTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.05%, CTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.14% | ||
| GM | 38.05% |
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y7.02%
PM growth 3Y5.93%
PM growth 5Y8.08%
GM growth 3Y2.32%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- CTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CTS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.30 indicates that CTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CTS's Altman-Z score of 6.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTS outperforms 79.84% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CTS is 1.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CTS, only 1.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CTS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.13 is amongst the best of the industry. CTS outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that CTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTS outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.64 indicates that CTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.64, CTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTS has a Quick Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that CTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CTS (2.12) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.76% over the past year.
- CTS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.77% yearly.
- CTS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.95%.
- Measured over the past years, CTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.76%
EPS 3Y-3.35%
EPS 5Y14.77%
EPS Q2Q%16.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%7.72%
3.2 Future
- CTS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.52% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.87, the valuation of CTS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.05), we can say CTS is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CTS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTS is cheaper than 84.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CTS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y8.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.30%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.46, CTS pays a better dividend. On top of this CTS pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CTS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.16%.
- CTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- CTS pays out 8.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- CTS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP8.09%
EPS Next 2Y8.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners98.86%
Inst Owner Change-2.23%
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner Change1.21%
Market Cap1.55B
Revenue(TTM)541.32M
Net Income(TTM)59.19M
Analysts45
Price Target47.94 (-9.92%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
DP8.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.61%
Max EPS beat(2)2.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.09%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.64%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.48%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.78%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.88%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.96 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.64 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 8.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)3.4
OCFY6.39%
SpS18.3
BVpS18.85
TBVpS6.3
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number30.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROCE | 11.82% | ||
| ROIC | 9.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.56% | ||
| OM | 15.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.14% | ||
| GM | 38.05% | ||
| FCFM | 15.09% |
ROA(3y)7.99%
ROA(5y)5.12%
ROE(3y)11.28%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)10.5%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)13.34%
ROICexgc(3y)30.27%
ROICexgc(5y)30.47%
ROCE(3y)12.32%
ROCE(5y)13.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.09%
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y7.02%
PM growth 3Y5.93%
PM growth 5Y8.08%
GM growth 3Y2.32%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.3 |
F-Score8
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.76%
EPS 3Y-3.35%
EPS 5Y14.77%
EPS Q2Q%16.98%
EPS Next Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%7.72%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.98%
EBIT growth 5Y12.37%
EBIT Next Year24.36%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.22%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CTS CORP / CTS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CTS CORP (CTS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTS.
Can you provide the valuation status for CTS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CTS CORP (CTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CTS CORP (CTS) stock?
CTS CORP (CTS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CTS stock?
The financial health rating of CTS CORP (CTS) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTS stock?
The dividend rating of CTS CORP (CTS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.09%.