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CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1263491094
CUSIP
126349109
IPO Date
Feb 28, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.28B
Enterprise Value
$2.13B
EPS (TTM)
$3.11
PE Ratio
25.69
PEG Ratio
4.59
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.22B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$595.42M
EBITDA (TTM)
$170.73M
Year Range
$54.65 - $80.67
Target Price
$80.70
ROA (TTM)
5.68%
ROE (TTM)
30.93%

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CSG Systems International, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CSG Systems International, 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

CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) has returned 4.68% so far this year and 34.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CSGS has returned 7.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


CSG Systems International, Inc.

1D
0.11%
1M
0.48%
YTD
4.68%
6M
25.22%
1Y
34.63%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
14.11%
10Y*
7.89%

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 Feb 28, 1996, CSGS's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +61.0%, while the worst month was Jul 1996 at -39.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, CSGS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 11, 2000 with a return of +66.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2003 at -40.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.99%0.19%0.48%4.68%
202515.03%9.37%-5.46%-0.56%9.86%-0.64%-4.36%2.72%0.82%21.58%0.64%-2.23%52.96%
2024-5.45%8.45%-4.99%-8.34%-8.66%-3.88%13.77%3.59%0.93%-4.19%17.59%-6.23%-1.48%
20234.32%-5.82%-3.91%-1.90%-8.92%10.54%-2.18%5.27%-5.38%-8.33%4.97%8.76%-4.92%
2022-1.48%8.72%3.42%-3.30%1.17%-3.59%9.33%-11.34%-8.15%22.30%-4.38%-7.07%1.10%
2021-4.39%7.10%-2.22%2.45%-4.24%7.74%-3.86%6.28%0.51%3.84%5.31%9.83%30.55%

Benchmark Metrics

CSG Systems International, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.45%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 29, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 107.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.09 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
14.45%
Beta
0.83
0.09
Upside Capture
106.34%
Downside Capture
107.34%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CSGS ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


CSGS Risk / Return Rank: 8888
Overall Rank
CSGS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CSGS Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
CSGS Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
CSGS Calmar Ratio Rank: 9292
Calmar Ratio Rank
CSGS Martin Ratio Rank: 9292
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 CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CSGSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.41

0.90

+0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.56

1.39

+1.18

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.61

1.40

+3.21

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.89

6.61

+6.28

Explore CSGS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

CSG Systems International, Inc. provided a 1.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%2.40%2.60%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.30$1.28$1.20$1.12$1.06$1.00$0.94$0.89$0.84$0.79$0.74$0.70

Dividend yield

1.63%1.67%2.35%2.10%1.85%1.74%2.09%1.72%2.64%1.80%1.53%1.95%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CSG Systems International, 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$0.34$0.34
2025$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$1.28
2024$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.20
2023$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.12
2022$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$1.06
2021$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

CSG Systems International, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.63%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

CSG Systems International, Inc. has a payout ratio of 31.24%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that CSG Systems International, 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 CSG Systems International, 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 CSG Systems International, Inc. was 88.60%, occurring on Apr 4, 2003. Recovery took 4757 trading sessions.

The current CSG Systems International, Inc. drawdown is 0.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-88.6%Mar 20, 2000764Apr 4, 20034757Feb 25, 20225521
-59.46%Jun 24, 1996128Dec 23, 1996184Sep 16, 1997312
-54.87%Apr 7, 199984Aug 4, 1999115Jan 18, 2000199
-36.75%Aug 4, 2022465Jun 10, 2024165Feb 6, 2025630
-35.96%Oct 22, 199731Dec 4, 1997201Sep 23, 1998232

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 CSG Systems International, 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 CSG Systems International, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure 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 CSGS, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, CSGS has a P/E ratio of 25.7. 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 CSGS compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. CSGS currently has a PEG ratio of 4.6. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CSGS relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, CSGS has a P/S ratio of 1.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CSGS in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, CSGS has a P/B value of 8.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

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