29 years of historical data (1996–2024) · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
CSG Systems International, Inc. trades at 26.4x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 26.4x, sitting at the 85th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Technology sector median P/E of 25.2x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 20.3x P/FCF, 17% below the 5-year average of 24.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.3B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.0B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.1B | $1.7B | $2.0B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.37 | 16.87 | 24.19 | 40.57 | 25.50 | 24.76 | 20.31 | 15.81 | 23.43 | 25.47 | 19.24 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.93 | 1.22 | 1.37 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.47 | 1.69 | 1.19 | 1.82 | 2.10 | 1.60 |
| P/B Ratio | 8.11 | 5.18 | 5.86 | 5.04 | 4.19 | 3.44 | 4.24 | 2.89 | 4.20 | 6.36 | 3.48 |
| P/FCF | 20.35 | 12.93 | 15.42 | 67.29 | 16.23 | 10.13 | 14.78 | 12.10 | 16.73 | 25.63 | 10.93 |
| P/OCF | 16.99 | 10.80 | 12.15 | 28.15 | 13.15 | 8.41 | 11.13 | 7.28 | 11.32 | 18.98 | 8.78 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 13.3x EBITDA, 24% above its 5-year average of 10.8x. The Technology sector median is 15.7x, placing the stock at a 15% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.57 | 1.72 | 1.95 | 2.01 | 1.75 | 1.99 | 1.44 | 2.09 | 2.43 | 1.80 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.34 | 9.21 | 10.30 | 13.66 | 10.70 | 10.07 | 10.26 | 7.62 | 11.10 | 10.63 | 8.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.70 | 13.16 | 16.26 | 27.55 | 17.77 | 16.72 | 15.70 | 11.78 | 15.37 | 15.26 | 11.93 |
| EV / FCF | — | 16.57 | 19.33 | 79.95 | 18.54 | 12.09 | 17.43 | 14.66 | 19.17 | 29.64 | 12.31 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
CSG Systems International, Inc. earns an operating margin of 11.0%. Operating margins have expanded from 7.2% to 11.0% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 31.2% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 14.3% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.7% | 48.7% | 47.4% | 48.1% | 48.1% | 45.9% | 47.3% | 48.6% | 50.0% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Operating Margin | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 13.4% | 17.4% | 15.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.2% | 31.2% | 21.1% | 11.1% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 21.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | 21.1% | 17.5% |
| ROA | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| ROIC | 14.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 13.2% | 11.3% | 14.8% | 13.9% | 15.0% | 19.9% | 16.3% |
| ROCE | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 10.4% | 15.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 16.5% | 23.7% | 19.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
CSG Systems International, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.8x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 3.0x). Net debt stands at $413M ($575M total debt minus $162M cash). Interest coverage of 4.3x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.17 | 1.37 | 1.06 | 1.11 | 1.16 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 1.50 | 0.82 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.82 | 2.82 | 3.04 | 3.13 | 2.38 | 2.72 | 2.37 | 2.17 | 2.23 | 2.16 | 1.81 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.46 | 1.49 | 0.95 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.99 | 0.44 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.08 | 2.16 | 1.33 | 1.63 | 1.56 | 1.33 | 1.41 | 1.44 | 0.97 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.64 | 3.91 | 12.66 | 2.31 | 1.96 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.43 | 4.01 | 1.38 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.31 | 4.31 | 3.97 | 4.79 | 7.06 | 5.71 | 6.13 | 5.16 | 5.40 | 6.28 | 6.57 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.46x means CSG Systems International, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.71 | 2.49 | 1.92 | 1.44 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.54 | 1.45 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.71 | 2.49 | 1.92 | 1.39 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 1.17 | 0.95 | 0.67 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| Inventory Turnover | 20.94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20.94 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 106.60 | 109.63 | 109.96 | 99.94 | 98.23 | 103.19 | 116.70 | 122.30 | 120.72 | 108.65 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
CSG Systems International, Inc. returns 4.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.2% dividend yield and 2.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 30.6% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.6% | 30.6% | 51.2% | 76.0% | 45.1% | 52.9% | 35.2% | 42.3% | 43.8% | 38.3% | 35.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 4.9% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 6.2% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.9% | 4.6% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% | 6.4% | 10.0% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $29M | $30M | $31M | $32M | $32M | $32M | $33M | $33M | $33M | $33M |
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 | 26.4 | 13.3 | 20.3 | 48.7% | 11.0% | 31.2% | 14.3% | 2.8 |
| XYZ | $38B | 30.3 | 22.9 | 15.8 | 42.8% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 6.4% | 4.3 |
| CPAY | $23B | 23.3 | 13.7 | 12.9 | 78.1% | 45.0% | 31.2% | 14.7% | 3.7 |
| AFRM | $15B | 313.2 | 158.0 | 25.4 | 67.5% | -2.7% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 57.0 |
| TOST | $14B | 48.8 | 34.9 | 23.5 | 25.8% | 5.0% | 18.6% | 30.8% | 0.1 |
| KSPI | $13B | 6.5 | 5.0 | 13.8 | 62.3% | 50.4% | 77.7% | 113.5% | 0.2 |
| WEX | $5B | 19.9 | 8.9 | 15.3 | 60.5% | 26.1% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 4.4 |
| KLAR | $5B | 2023.9 | 39.2 | 9.4 | 77.7% | -4.5% | 0.1% | -218.7% | 11.6 |
| BLSH | $5B | -5.2 | — | — | 0.0% | -0.0% | -26.8% | -2.3% | — |
| STNE | $4B | -17.3 | — | — | 27.9% | -30.9% | -13.1% | -7.2% | — |
| ACIW | $4B | 18.4 | 11.1 | 13.2 | 49.0% | 18.7% | 15.4% | 11.4% | 2.0 |
| Technology Median | — | 25.2 | 15.7 | 17.3 | 49.8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.0 |
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Start ComparisonCSG Systems International, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 26.4x. The historical average is 21.3x. This places it at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.1x.
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 31.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 22.2%.
Based on historical data, CSG Systems International, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 26.4x. This is at the 85th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.16% with a payout ratio of 30.6%.
CSG Systems International, Inc. has 48.7% gross margin and 11.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.