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Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc (CCSI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/20/2025: CCSI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $30.6
1 Year Target Price $30.6
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -41.82% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 479.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 6.09 | 1Y Target Price 30.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 6.09 | 1Y Target Price 30.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.93 | 52 Weeks Range 17.84 - 32.10 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.84 - 32.10 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.15 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 23.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 44.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 14.84% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 6.09 | Forward PE 5.07 | Enterprise Value 1072972621 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.37 |
Enterprise Value 1072972621 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.43 | Shares Outstanding 18977018 | Shares Floating 16966213 |
Shares Outstanding 18977018 | Shares Floating 16966213 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.3 | Percent Institutions 100.1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) was spun off from J2 Global in 2021. J2 Global (now Ziff Davis) acquired many companies in the digital media and cloud services industries. The company has grown through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, consolidating its position in the cloud-based communication sector.
Core Business Areas
- Digital Fax: Provides cloud-based faxing solutions, allowing users to send and receive faxes electronically through various platforms.
- Secure Data Exchange: Offers secure data transmission and management services for healthcare and other regulated industries, focused on interoperability.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO (Scott Turicchi) and a senior management team overseeing different functional areas. The organizational structure is designed to support its various product lines and market segments. Board consists of independent directors and some representatives of large investment groups.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- eFax: eFax is a leading online fax service providing easy-to-use faxing from computers, smartphones, and tablets. Market share in cloud faxing is significant, but fragmented. Competitors include OpenText (OTEX), Retarus, and smaller players. Revenue for 2023 $135.7M. Annual growth rate is 1%.
- Interoperability solutions: J2 Cloud Connectu00ae Solutions offering secure and scalable interoperability and workflow automation. Revenue for 2023 $81M, annual decline rate is -5%
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cloud communications market is driven by increasing adoption of digital technologies, remote work trends, and regulatory compliance requirements, especially in healthcare. Growth is projected to continue but there is increasing competition.
Positioning
Consensus Cloud Solutions is a significant player in digital fax and secure data exchange. Its competitive advantages include established customer base, technology infrastructure, and brand recognition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Total addressable market is estimated to be in billions of USD, encompassing cloud communication, secure data exchange, and healthcare interoperability solutions. CCSI's market capitalization, coupled with its revenue, suggests a solid positioning within the TAM with room for growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand and customer base
- Technology infrastructure
- Experience in handling regulated data
- Cloud-based technology allows high scalability
- Recurring revenue model
Weaknesses
- Reliance on legacy fax technology despite shifting market preferences.
- Limited growth in new markets.
- Potential for disruption from emerging technologies.
- Customer concentration
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies and markets.
- Development of innovative cloud communication solutions.
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
- Leveraging AI for improved healthcare solutions
Threats
- Increasing competition from other cloud communication providers.
- Evolving regulatory landscape.
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Technological obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OTEX
- RDHL
Competitive Landscape
Consensus Cloud Solutions faces stiff competition from larger players like OpenText but holds advantages in certain niche markets like healthcare compliance. Focus on innovation and customer service is crucial.
Major Acquisitions
CloudMD
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 30
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded healthcare interoperability offerings and customer base. The company has shut down the acquired company at the end of 2023.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion of cloud faxing services. Growth has slowed in recent years with a decline in revenue from 2022 to 2023.
Future Projections: Analysts project modest revenue growth in the coming years as the company focuses on innovation and expanding into new markets. Expectations are that the 2024 revenue and profit will be higher than 2023.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on healthcare interoperability solutions, new partnerships, and integration of AI-powered features.
Summary
Consensus Cloud Solutions is a notable player in cloud-based communications, particularly digital faxing and healthcare data exchange. While it possesses a strong brand, its growth has slowed, with recent financial performance showing a revenue decline and net loss. The company faces competition and the need to innovate beyond legacy fax services. Successfully executing its healthcare expansion and partnership strategies will be vital for future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10K, 10Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Research Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is dynamic and subject to change. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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About Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-08 | CEO & Director Mr. R. Scott Turicchi | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 518 | Website https://www.consensus.com |
Full time employees 518 | Website https://www.consensus.com | ||
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides information delivery services with a software-as-a-service platform worldwide. The company offers eFax Corporate, a digital cloud fax technology; ECFax for use by public sector customers with extremely high security demands; Unite, a single platform that allows the user to choose between various protocols to send and receive healthcare information and can integrate into an existing electronic health record system or stand-alone if no electronic health record (HER) is present. It also offers jSign, an electronic and digital signature solution; Conductor, an interface engine and interoperability platform that provides integration technology; Clarity that transforms unstructured documents into structured actionable data; and eFax, an online faxing solution, as well as other products under the MyFax, MetroFax, Sfax, and SRfax brands. The company serves healthcare, government, financial services, law, and education sectors. Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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