Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 8.7x · EV/EBITDA 8.1x · ROE 613.7%. (2019–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $794M | $424M | $462M | $514M | $1.1B | $1.2B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.3B | $930M | $1.0B | $1.2B | $1.8B | $1.9B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.70 | 5.02 | 5.18 | 6.65 | 14.85 | 8.86 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.22 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 1.42 | 2.96 | 3.28 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 60.93 | 30.81 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 7.23 | 4.01 | 5.24 | 6.62 | 20.59 | 5.81 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 5.83 | 3.12 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 12.90 | 4.95 | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.66 | 2.96 | 3.24 | 4.94 | 5.38 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.07 | 5.50 | 6.10 | 7.13 | 10.70 | 8.36 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 8.65 | 6.22 | 6.63 | 7.91 | 11.90 | 10.82 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 8.79 | 11.73 | 15.12 | 34.34 | 9.53 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 79.8% | 79.8% | 80.1% | 81.2% | 82.9% | 83.6% | 83.9% | 84.5% |
| Operating Margin | 43.0% | 43.0% | 42.6% | 40.6% | 41.9% | 49.7% | 59.4% | 58.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 24.2% | 24.2% | 25.5% | 21.3% | 20.1% | 30.9% | 46.2% | 66.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 613.7% | 613.7% | — | — | — | 27.6% | 19.3% | 45.7% |
| ROA | 13.4% | 13.4% | 14.3% | 12.1% | 12.2% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 14.4% |
| ROIC | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.9% | 23.4% | 26.2% | 17.6% | 13.8% | 13.6% |
| ROCE | 26.8% | 26.8% | 27.2% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 19.8% | 15.5% | 15.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 42.14 | 42.14 | — | — | — | — | 0.03 | 1.51 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.57 | 4.55 | 4.85 | 3.56 | 0.10 | 2.60 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 36.72 | — | — | — | — | -0.03 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.99 | 2.99 | 3.38 | 4.01 | 4.28 | 3.27 | -0.14 | 2.14 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.78 | 6.50 | 8.51 | 13.75 | 3.72 | -0.19 | 2.85 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.21 | 4.21 | 4.60 | 3.27 | 2.92 | 12.29 | 3.01 | 5.36 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | 1.79 | 0.94 | 1.75 | 1.91 | 1.23 | 0.97 | 0.87 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | 1.79 | 0.94 | 1.75 | 1.91 | 1.23 | 0.97 | 0.87 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0.42 | 1.24 | 1.32 | 0.86 | 0.32 | 0.54 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 69688.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 24.72 | 25.96 | 26.52 | 28.23 | 25.70 | 17.71 | 51.91 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.5% | 19.9% | 19.3% | 15.0% | 6.7% | 11.3% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 13.8% | 24.9% | 19.1% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 17.2% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.9% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.9% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $19M | $19M | $20M | $20M | $20M | $20M | $20M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCSI stock.
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.7x. The historical average is 8.1x. This places it at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.6x.
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 613.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 30.8%.
Based on historical data, Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.7x. This is at the 60th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. has 79.8% gross margin and 43.0% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Regulatory shift to API exchange
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Deep Value or Value Trap?
CCSI trades at 8.98x trailing earnings and 6.67x forward earnings, a steep discount to software peers like Qualys at 34x, suggesting the market prices in secular decline rather than growth.
The single-digit P/E and 7.25x EV/EBITDA imply the market expects flat-to-declining cash flows, consistent with the 'melting ice cube' narrative. However, the 9% corporate revenue growth cited by management suggests the discount may be overdone if the enterprise segment reaccelerates. Investors should weigh the low multiple against the regulatory threat of TEFCA, which could compress the terminal value.
Margins Hold, But Costs Creep
Gross margin remains stable near 80%, but operating margin slipped from 45.6% in 2024Q2 to 40.3% in 2026Q2, as SG&A grew 15.7% YoY while revenue rose only 4.1%.
The 80% gross margin underscores the low variable cost structure of the fax infrastructure, but the operating margin erosion indicates negative operating leverage as the company invests in AI initiatives like Clarity. Net margin of 30% in 2026Q2 was flattered by a lower effective tax rate and stock-based compensation, so investors should focus on cash-based operating margins to gauge true earning power.
ROIC Muted by Thin Equity Base
ROIC has hovered between 5.1% and 6.3% over the past ten quarters, while ROE spiked to 86.1% in 2026Q2, a distortion from a tiny equity base rather than operational excellence.
The 5.5% ROIC in 2026Q2 is modest for a software company, reflecting a heavy goodwill load ($352.9M, 50.6% of assets) from the spin-off. The 613.7% ROE cited earlier is a mathematical artifact of negative equity in prior quarters; investors should rely on ROIC, which shows the company is earning just above its cost of capital, leaving little room for error.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves
DSO improved from 28 days in 2024Q1 to 25 days in 2026Q2, while DPO swung from 48 to 50 days, indicating stable receivables collection and supplier payment terms.
The current ratio strengthened to 1.90 from 0.94 a year ago, reflecting a deliberate buildup of cash to $98.9M. However, the negative CCC in 2024Q4 (-17 days) was driven by a DIO of zero, which is unusual for a software company and may indicate data gaps. The efficiency gains are modest but suggest management is tightening working capital to offset flat revenue.
Leverage Elevated, Coverage Thin
Debt-to-equity remains extreme at 13.62 in 2026Q2, though total debt fell to $565.9M; interest coverage of 5.5x is adequate but vulnerable to rate hikes or earnings shortfalls.
The D/E ratio is distorted by a thin equity base, but D/EBITDA of 11.91x is more telling, indicating high leverage relative to cash flow. Interest coverage improved from 3.8x in 2024Q4 to 5.5x, but the 2026Q2 EPS miss shows how small operational variances can pressure debt service. With a 42% debt-to-equity ratio on a book basis, refinancing risk is manageable but warrants monitoring if guidance is cut.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens
Current ratio improved to 1.90 in 2026Q2 from 0.94 in 2024Q4, with cash rising to $98.9M, providing a cushion against near-term obligations.
The quick ratio equals the current ratio at 1.90, indicating no inventory dependence, which is typical for a software business. The strengthened liquidity position suggests the company can weather short-term volatility, but the high leverage and flat revenue growth mean the buffer is essential. Under a severe stress scenario, such as a regulatory mandate that accelerates fax obsolescence, the cash position would provide limited runway.
Trading at a Steep Discount to Peers
CCSI's 8.98x P/E and 7.25x EV/EBITDA are far below Qualys (34x P/E) and NetScout (30x), reflecting a market view of secular decline versus growth.
Compared to Spok Holdings, a similar legacy communication provider, CCSI trades at a lower P/E (8.98 vs 14.61) but higher EV/EBITDA (7.25 vs 9.10), suggesting the market sees CCSI as having more downside risk. The discount may be justified by the regulatory threat, but if corporate growth sustains, the gap could narrow. Investors should monitor whether the 9% corporate growth is a durable trend or a one-off.
Misapplied ROE Metric
The 613.7% ROE is a mathematical artifact of a tiny equity base, not a sign of superior profitability; investors should use ROIC, which shows a more modest 5.5% return.
ROE is commonly misapplied to CCSI because the company's equity was negative for five consecutive quarters through 2025Q3, making the ratio meaningless. The 86.1% ROE in 2026Q2 is still distorted by a thin equity base. Instead, investors should focus on ROIC, which has been stable around 5-6%, and cash flow metrics like FCF margin (27.9%) to assess true value creation.