The stock of CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS) has seen a 11.36% increase in the past week, with a 16.13% gain in the past month, and a 27.68% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.66%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.21% for CSGS. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 14.22% for CSGS stock, with a simple moving average of 26.61% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in CSG Systems International Inc (NASDAQ: CSGS) Right Now?
CSG Systems International Inc (NASDAQ: CSGS) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.53x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for CSGS is 0.90. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 1 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for CSGS is 27.87M and currently, short sellers hold a 6.51% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of CSGS on January 29, 2025 was 221.64K shares.
CSGS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of CSG Systems International Inc (NASDAQ: CSGS) has surged by 6.66 when compared to previous closing price of 56.44, but the company has seen a 11.36% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2025-01-21 that DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced as part of the Board of Directors’ long-term succession planning process that Ron Cooper, the current Board Chair, will step down from the role at the end of his term on May 14, 2025. Marwan Fawaz, a current board member and industry veteran, has been selected by the Board to succeed Mr. Cooper as Chair following the May 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting. Mr. Fawaz has served as a CSG Board Member since 2016. A 25+ year technology, med.
Analysts’ Opinion of CSGS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for CSGS stocks, with RBC Capital Mkts repeating the rating for CSGS by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for CSGS in the upcoming period, according to RBC Capital Mkts is $61 based on the research report published on March 27, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Jefferies, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see CSGS reach a price target of $60. The rating they have provided for CSGS stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on December 01st, 2023.
Wells Fargo gave a rating of “Equal Weight” to CSGS, setting the target price at $49 in the report published on November 09th of the previous year.
CSGS Trading at 12.84% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought CSGS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was able to rebound, for now settling with 5.33% of gains for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.21%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.66%, as shares surge +17.06% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +8.46% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CSGS rose by +10.93%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +23.73% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $52.69. In addition, CSG Systems International Inc saw 17.79% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at CSGS starting from Tran Hai, who purchase 2 shares at the price of $43.81 back on Mar 28 ’24. After this action, Tran Hai now owns 107,517 shares of CSG Systems International Inc, valued at $100 using the latest closing price.
Woods Michael Joseph, the EVP Pres NA Comm, Media & Tech of CSG Systems International Inc, purchase 11 shares at $43.81 during a trade that took place back on Mar 28 ’24, which means that Woods Michael Joseph is holding 16,559 shares at $500 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for CSGS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.11 for the present operating margin
- 0.46 for the gross margin
The net margin for CSG Systems International Inc stands at 0.06. The total capital return value is set at 0.15. Equity return is now at value 23.70, with 4.79 for asset returns.
Based on CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.67 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.23. The debt to equity ratio resting at 2.0. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.26.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 194.78 million with net debt to EBITDA at 2.41. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.89. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.13for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.85. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.58.
Conclusion
In conclusion, CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS) has seen better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
