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Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US14808P1093
CUSIP
14808P109
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1996

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$3.91
PE Ratio
11.25
PEG Ratio
0.70
Total Revenue (TTM)
$203.92M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$138.58M
EBITDA (TTM)
$48.59M
Year Range
$36.07 - $47.43
Target Price
$50.00
ROA (TTM)
1.35%
ROE (TTM)
14.45%

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Cass Information Systems, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cass Information Systems, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS) has returned 6.78% so far this year and 4.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CASS has returned 3.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Cass Information Systems, Inc.

1D
0.09%
1M
-0.10%
YTD
6.78%
6M
13.57%
1Y
4.78%
3Y*
3.45%
5Y*
1.79%
10Y*
3.55%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1996, CASS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 1998 with a return of +41.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, CASS closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 20, 1998 with a return of +21.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.29%-1.29%-0.10%6.78%
20250.68%6.12%-0.36%-5.80%3.83%3.48%-7.92%7.77%-8.14%0.51%6.25%-0.41%4.47%
2024-4.20%11.96%0.32%-10.34%-1.97%-4.69%7.16%1.16%-3.85%-0.29%8.49%-8.20%-6.68%
20235.98%-0.43%-9.89%-15.54%5.58%1.17%-2.14%1.03%-2.10%1.50%9.36%9.72%1.13%
20223.46%-2.70%-6.09%4.88%-11.86%-0.12%7.87%0.60%-4.70%23.32%1.64%6.09%20.03%
20214.34%6.11%8.06%-0.82%-0.57%-10.16%8.20%2.25%-6.60%-2.05%-2.02%-1.42%3.60%

Benchmark Metrics

Cass Information Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.58%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1996.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.07%) than losses (17.21%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.68 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
9.58%
Beta
0.68
0.16
Upside Capture
46.07%
Downside Capture
17.21%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CASS ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CASS Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
CASS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CASS Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
CASS Omega Ratio Rank: 3939
Omega Ratio Rank
CASS Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
CASS Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CASSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.20

0.90

-0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.46

1.39

-0.92

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.34

1.40

-1.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.82

6.61

-5.79

Explore CASS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Cass Information Systems, Inc. provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 29 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.26$1.25$1.21$1.17$1.13$1.09$1.08$1.05$0.89$0.72$0.67$0.64

Dividend yield

2.86%3.01%2.96%2.60%2.47%2.77%2.78%1.82%1.69%1.49%1.21%1.65%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cass Information Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.32
2025$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.32$1.25
2024$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.31$1.21
2023$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.17
2022$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.13
2021$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.09

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Cass Information Systems, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.86%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Cass Information Systems, Inc. has a payout ratio of 47.20%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cass Information Systems, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cass Information Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cass Information Systems, Inc. was 50.89%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Cass Information Systems, Inc. drawdown is 13.09%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-50.89%Jun 25, 2018436Mar 18, 2020
-47.11%Mar 4, 1998670Oct 25, 2000625Apr 28, 20031295
-40.39%Dec 31, 2013196Oct 9, 2014530Nov 15, 2016726
-38.92%Aug 12, 2008117Jan 28, 2009468Dec 6, 2010585
-30.13%Dec 11, 200733Jan 29, 2008135Aug 11, 2008168

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cass Information Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cass Information Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CASS, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, CASS has a P/E ratio of 11.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CASS compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. CASS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CASS relative to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, CASS has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items