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Cass Information Systems Inc (CASS)

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$42.97
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08/28/2025: CASS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $50

1 Year Target Price $50

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$50 Target price
52w Low $37.47
Current$42.97
52w High $47

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -22.07%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 567.89M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.2
1Y Target Price 50
Price to earnings Ratio 27.2
1Y Target Price 50
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.49
52 Weeks Range 37.47 - 47.00
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 37.47 - 47.00
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.86%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.58

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 11.53%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.49%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.17%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.14%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.2
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 354457632
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58
Enterprise Value 354457632
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 13216000
Shares Floating 11694844
Shares Outstanding 13216000
Shares Floating 11694844
Percent Insiders 11.42
Percent Institutions 62.77

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Cass Information Systems Inc

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Company Overview

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Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 as Cass Bank & Trust Company. Initially serving the needs of the St. Louis railroad industry, it evolved into a leading provider of payment and information services, primarily focusing on transportation, energy, telecom, and waste expense management.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Payment and Information Services: Provides comprehensive payment processing, data management, and business intelligence solutions for transportation, energy, telecom, and waste expenses. This includes freight invoice processing, utility bill payment, and telecom expense management.
  • Banking Services: Offers traditional banking services, although this is a smaller part of their overall business compared to their information services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Eric H. Brunngraber serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a structured management team overseeing various operational divisions and a board of directors providing strategic oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Freight Payment: Cass's flagship service, processing freight invoices for shippers and carriers. Market share is estimated to be significant within the freight payment processing sector, though exact figures are not publicly disclosed. Competitors include U.S. Bank (USB), Trax Technologies, and ControlPay. Difficult to find exact market share.
  • Utility Expense Management: Provides invoice processing and data analytics for utility expenses. Market share is smaller than freight payment, but growing. Competitors include Schneider Electric (SU), and Enel X.
  • Telecom Expense Management (TEM): Offers solutions to manage and optimize telecom expenses. Market share is relatively smaller and competitive, with companies such as Tangoe, and Calero-MDSL.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The market in which Cass Information Systems operates is driven by the increasing complexity of supply chains, the need for businesses to optimize expenses, and the growing importance of data analytics. The industry is competitive, with a mix of large financial institutions and specialized technology providers.

Positioning

Cass is positioned as a leader in providing specialized payment and information solutions, particularly within the transportation sector. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep industry expertise, established relationships, and comprehensive service offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global freight payment market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. The utility expense management and TEM markets also contribute significantly. Cass is well-positioned to capture a meaningful share of this TAM due to its established presence and reputation.

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Strengths

  • Strong industry expertise
  • Established relationships with shippers and carriers
  • Comprehensive service offerings
  • Robust data analytics capabilities
  • Long operating history

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on specific industries (transportation, energy, telecom)
  • Potential vulnerability to technological disruption
  • Banking operations contribute to lower overall margins.
  • Limited international presence

Opportunities

  • Expanding service offerings into adjacent markets
  • Leveraging data analytics to provide more value-added services
  • Increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions
  • Geographic expansion
  • Growth in e-commerce

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger financial institutions and technology providers
  • Economic slowdown impacting key industries
  • Changes in regulations
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Disruptive technologies like blockchain.

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • USB
  • TRNX
  • PAYX

Competitive Landscape

Cass competes with a mix of large financial institutions and specialized technology providers. Its competitive advantages include its deep industry expertise, established relationships, and comprehensive service offerings. Disadvantages include its smaller size compared to some larger competitors and its reliance on specific industries.

Major Acquisitions

Payliance

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 58
  • Strategic Rationale: Expands Cass's payment processing capabilities and customer base in the waste and recycling industries.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been consistent, driven by increasing transaction volumes and expansion into new service offerings.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued steady growth in revenue and earnings, driven by increasing demand for expense management solutions. Growth rates are expected to be in the single digits percentage wise.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in technology to enhance data analytics capabilities, expansion into new geographic markets, and partnerships with other technology providers.

Summary

Cass Information Systems demonstrates a solid financial position, underpinned by a strong market presence in freight payment processing and expense management. The company's established relationships and data-driven solutions contribute to its steady growth, but challenges exist with emerging competition and a dependence on specific industries. Successfully navigating these dynamics and capitalizing on new opportunities will be vital for sustained success. Continued investment in technology and strategic diversification are crucial.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

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About Cass Information Systems Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters St. Louis, MO, United States
IPO Launch date 1996-07-01
President, CEO & Director Mr. Martin H. Resch
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 999
Full time employees 999

Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. Its services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. The company also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions, as well as church management software and online platform to provide generosity services for faith-based and non-profit organizations. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as demand, savings, time, and money market deposits; commercial, industrial, commercial real estate, and construction and land development loans; and cash management services to privately held businesses, restaurant franchises, and faith-based ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and a leased facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.