CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.26
↓-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.16
30Y Low4.0·High29.3
P/FCF
↓
16.21
↓-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.43
30Y Low6.2·High86.1
P/B Ratio
↑
8.00
↑+43% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.58
30Y Low1.8·High34.2
ROE
↑
19.7%
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.0%
30Y Low-9%·High67%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.58
↓-39% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.59
30Y Low0.2·High3.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CSGS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
CSG Systems International, Inc. trades at 40.6x earnings, 39% above its 5-year average of 29.2x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 27.7x, the stock trades at a premium of 47%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.2x P/FCF, 36% below the 5-year average of 25.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.3B | $2.2B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.0B | $1.4B | $1.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $2.6B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.1B | $1.7B | $2.0B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 40.60 | 38.73 | 16.87 | 24.19 | 40.57 | 25.50 | 24.76 | 20.31 | 15.81 | 23.43 | 25.47 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.87 | 1.77 | 1.22 | 1.37 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.47 | 1.69 | 1.19 | 1.82 | 2.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 8.00 | 7.63 | 5.18 | 5.86 | 5.04 | 4.19 | 3.44 | 4.24 | 2.89 | 4.20 | 6.36 |
| P/FCF | 16.21 | 15.31 | 12.93 | 15.42 | 67.29 | 16.23 | 10.13 | 14.78 | 12.10 | 16.73 | 25.63 |
| P/OCF | 14.70 | 13.88 | 10.80 | 12.15 | 28.15 | 13.15 | 8.41 | 11.13 | 7.28 | 11.32 | 18.98 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CSGS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 7.3x EBITDA, 29% below its 5-year average of 10.2x. The Technology sector median is 17.5x, placing the stock at a 58% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.10 | 1.57 | 1.72 | 1.95 | 2.01 | 1.75 | 1.99 | 1.44 | 2.09 | 2.43 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.26 | 6.92 | 9.21 | 10.30 | 13.66 | 10.70 | 10.07 | 10.26 | 7.62 | 11.10 | 10.63 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.99 | 21.48 | 13.16 | 16.26 | 27.55 | 17.77 | 16.72 | 15.70 | 11.78 | 15.37 | 15.26 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.18 | 16.57 | 19.33 | 79.95 | 18.54 | 12.09 | 17.43 | 14.66 | 19.17 | 29.64 |
CSGS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
CSG Systems International, Inc. earns an operating margin of 24.5%. Operating margins have expanded from 10.6% to 24.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 19.7% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 32.5% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
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 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 47.5% | 47.5% | 48.7% | 47.4% | 48.1% | 48.1% | 45.9% | 47.3% | 48.6% | 50.0% | 50.7% |
| Operating Margin | 24.5% | 24.5% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 13.4% | 17.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.6% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.7% | 19.7% | 31.2% | 21.1% | 11.1% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 21.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | 21.1% |
| ROA | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| ROIC | 32.5% | 32.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 13.2% | 11.3% | 14.8% | 13.9% | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| ROCE | 33.7% | 33.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 10.4% | 15.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 16.5% | 23.7% |
CSGS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
CSG Systems International, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.6x, which is manageable (46% below the sector average of 2.9x). Net debt stands at $407M ($587M total debt minus $180M cash). Interest coverage of 4.1x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.03 | 2.17 | 1.37 | 1.06 | 1.11 | 1.16 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 1.50 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.58 | 1.58 | 2.82 | 3.04 | 3.13 | 2.38 | 2.72 | 2.37 | 2.17 | 2.23 | 2.16 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.49 | 0.95 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.09 | 1.09 | 2.03 | 2.08 | 2.16 | 1.33 | 1.63 | 1.56 | 1.33 | 1.41 | 1.44 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.88 | 3.64 | 3.91 | 12.66 | 2.31 | 1.96 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.43 | 4.01 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.13 | 4.13 | 4.68 | 3.96 | 4.70 | 6.74 | 5.62 | 6.14 | 5.28 | 5.48 | 5.73 |
CSGS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means CSG Systems International, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.54x to 1.44x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.71 | 2.49 | 1.92 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.71 | 2.49 | 1.92 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 1.17 | 0.95 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.85 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 110.71 | 106.60 | 109.63 | 109.96 | 99.94 | 98.23 | 103.19 | 116.70 | 122.30 | 120.72 |
CSGS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
CSG Systems International, Inc. returns 5.3% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.6% dividend yield and 3.6% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 66.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 2.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 66.9% | 66.9% | 30.6% | 51.2% | 76.0% | 45.1% | 52.9% | 35.2% | 42.3% | 43.8% | 38.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| FCF Yield | 6.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 6.2% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 10.0% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $28M | $29M | $30M | $31M | $32M | $32M | $32M | $33M | $33M | $33M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CSGS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CSGSYou | $2B | 40.6 | 7.3 | 16.2 | 47.5% | 24.5% | 19.7% | 32.5% | 1.6 |
 NCNO | $2B | -53.9 | 122.0 | 39.4 | 60.1% | -3.4% | -3.5% | -1.2% | 13.0 |
 ALKT | $2B | -37.9 | — | 45.1 | 57.8% | -12.1% | -13.3% | -8.6% | — |
 CSGP | $15B | 2107.2 | 83.7 | 361.6 | 75.2% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.9% | 6.7 |
 EVTC | $1B | 10.6 | 7.3 | 10.6 | 49.7% | 20.0% | 23.0% | 10.2% | 3.7 |
 JKHY | $11B | 23.4 | 13.5 | 18.0 | 42.7% | 23.9% | 21.4% | 21.0% | — |
 BHE | $3B | 123.3 | 20.3 | 35.2 | 10.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% | 2.7 |
 DOX | $7B | 12.9 | 7.4 | 10.9 | 36.6% | 18.2% | 16.2% | 15.6% | 0.8 |
 CNXC | $2B | -1.3 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 35.0% | 6.2% | -37.7% | 5.6% | 3.7 |
 TTEC | $149M | -0.8 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 17.6% | 4.5% | -101.0% | 6.2% | 5.4 |
 SNX | $19B | 23.4 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 7.0% | 2.3% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 2.5 |
| Technology Median | — | 27.7 | 17.5 | 19.2 | 48.5% | -0.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSGS stock.
What is CSG Systems International, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 40.6x. The historical average is 21.9x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is CSG Systems International, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.0x.
What is CSG Systems International, Inc.'s ROE?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 19.7%. The historical average is 22.1%.
Is CSGS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, CSG Systems International, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 40.6x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is CSG Systems International, Inc.'s dividend yield?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.65% with a payout ratio of 66.9%.
What are CSG Systems International, Inc.'s profit margins?
CSG Systems International, Inc. has 47.5% gross margin and 24.5% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does CSG Systems International, Inc. have?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.