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CBIZ Inc (CBZ)

CBIZ Inc (CBZ) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CBZ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $91.5

1 Year Target Price $91.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$91.5 Target price
52w Low $50.51
Current$55.5
52w High $90.13

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -12.77%
Avg. Invested days 52
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.91B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 43.92
1Y Target Price 91.5
Price to earnings Ratio 43.92
1Y Target Price 91.5
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.93
52 Weeks Range 50.51 - 90.13
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 50.51 - 90.13
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.22

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-23
When -
Estimate 0.9133
Actual 1.01

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.89%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.32%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.8%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.44%

Valuation

Trailing PE 43.92
Forward PE 16.53
Enterprise Value 4883036078
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.09
Enterprise Value 4883036078
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.02
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.64
Shares Outstanding 54401424
Shares Floating 46042041
Shares Outstanding 54401424
Shares Floating 46042041
Percent Insiders 10.03
Percent Institutions 94.78

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CBIZ Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

CBIZ Inc. was founded in 1996 as Century Business Services. It has grown through acquisitions to become a leading provider of professional advisory services.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Financial Services: Provides accounting, tax, and valuation services to businesses of all sizes.
  • Employee Services: Offers employee benefits consulting, payroll, and HR solutions.
  • Advisory Services: Includes risk advisory, transaction advisory, and litigation support services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a CEO and a team of senior executives. It operates through various business segments, each with its own management team. The current CEO is Steve Gerard.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Accounting and Tax Services: Accounting and Tax Services offer businesses a wide range of support, from basic bookkeeping and tax preparation to complex financial planning and audit assistance. CBIZ competes with national firms like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, and KPMG, as well as regional and local accounting firms. CBIZ has a small percentage of the overall market share. Exact market share data is not publicly available.
  • Employee Benefits Consulting: Provides expertise in designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits. CBIZ competes with major consulting firms like Mercer, Aon, and Willis Towers Watson. Revenue attributed to this segment is significant, but precise figures are not readily disclosed. Market share data is not publicly available.
  • Payroll Services: Payroll services encompass the complete processing of payroll functions for client companies, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, generating paychecks, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. ADP, Paychex, and Ceridian are competitors in this space. Revenue attributed to this segment is significant, but precise figures are not readily disclosed. Market share data is not publicly available.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The professional services industry is competitive and fragmented. Growth is driven by increasing regulatory complexity, globalization, and the need for specialized expertise.

Positioning

CBIZ Inc. is positioned as a mid-market provider of professional services, offering a broad range of services to diverse clients. Its competitive advantages include its integrated service offerings and its focus on the middle market.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for professional services is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. CBIZ Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse service offerings and mid-market focus.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified service offerings
  • Focus on the middle market
  • Strong acquisition track record
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on acquisitions for growth
  • Integration challenges
  • Competition in fragmented markets
  • Relatively small Market Cap

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for professional services
  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
  • Increasing cross-selling opportunities

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ADP (ADP)
  • Paychex (PAYX)
  • Robert Half International (RHI)

Competitive Landscape

CBIZ Inc. faces competition from larger, more established firms, as well as smaller, niche providers. Its competitive advantages include its focus on the middle market and its integrated service offerings.

Major Acquisitions

Marks Paneth LLP

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 324.4
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand CBIZu2019s presence in the New York metropolitan area and enhance its accounting and tax services capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by a combination of organic revenue growth and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth driven by acquisitions and organic expansion.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquiring businesses and expanding service offerings.

Summary

CBIZ Inc. is a stable company with a diversified business model that focuses on the mid-market. The acquisition strategy has worked well for CBIZ Inc to increase top and bottom-line growth. CBIZ Inc should ensure acquisitions are successful and that the culture is a good fit with CBIZ. CBIZ Inc also needs to watch out for economic downturns which can decrease demand for its services.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

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About CBIZ Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Independence, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-04-27
President, CEO & Director Mr. Jerome P. Grisko Jr.
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 10000
Full time employees 10000

CBIZ, Inc. provides financial, insurance, and advisory services in the United States and Canada. It operates through Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices segments. The Financial Services segment offers accounting and tax, financial advisory, national technology, and government healthcare consulting services. The Benefits and Insurance Services provides employee benefits consulting, payroll/human capital management, property and casualty insurance, and retirement and investment services. The National Practices segment offers information technology managed networking and hardware services. The company primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, governmental entities, and not-for-profit enterprises. CBIZ, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Independence, Ohio.