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CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: CSGS (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Simulated Profits (0.49%). Updated daily EoD!
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
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $77.29
1 Year Target Price $77.29
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.58% | Avg. Invested days 56 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.87B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.6 | 1Y Target Price 77.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.6 | 1Y Target Price 77.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.93 | 52 Weeks Range 45.22 - 66.99 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 45.22 - 66.99 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.95% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.88 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 6.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) 29.06% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.6 | Forward PE 12.48 | Enterprise Value 2270023727 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55 |
Enterprise Value 2270023727 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.89 | Shares Outstanding 28768398 | Shares Floating 25831251 |
Shares Outstanding 28768398 | Shares Floating 25831251 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.57 | Percent Institutions 103.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CSG Systems International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CSG Systems International Inc. was founded in 1994 as a spin-off from First Data Corporation. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading provider of business support systems (BSS) software and services.
Core Business Areas
- Revenue Management: Provides solutions for billing, charging, and revenue recognition for communication service providers (CSPs) and other industries.
- Customer Engagement: Offers customer relationship management (CRM) and digital engagement solutions to improve customer experiences.
- Payment Solutions: Provides digital payment solutions for a wide range of industries.
- Managed Services: Offers managed services to help clients operate and maintain their BSS solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Brian Shepherd is the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments like Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ascendon: A cloud-based digital services platform designed for media and entertainment, enabling personalized content delivery and revenue generation. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors: Amdocs (DOX), Netcracker.
- Revenue Management Solutions: Comprehensive billing and revenue management systems for telecom and other industries, focusing on accuracy, scalability, and compliance. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors: Oracle (ORCL), SAP (SAP).
- Customer Communication Management (CCM): Solutions for creating and delivering personalized customer communications across multiple channels. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors: OpenText (OTEX.TO), Quadient (QDT.PA).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The BSS market is driven by the digital transformation of industries, the increasing demand for personalized customer experiences, and the growing complexity of revenue management. Cloud adoption is a key trend.
Positioning
CSG is positioned as a leading provider of BSS solutions, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Its competitive advantages include its deep industry expertise and comprehensive product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for BSS solutions is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. CSG holds a reasonable position, targeting a wide array of clients including top telecommunication firms.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Experienced management team
- Global presence
- Strong financial performance
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the telecom industry
- Relatively small size compared to larger competitors
- Slower growth compared to emerging tech companies
- Can be slow to adapt to some technology changes
Opportunities
- Expansion into new industries
- Growth in cloud-based solutions
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increase in demand for digital transformation solutions
Threats
- Intense competition
- Rapid technological changes
- Economic downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Amdocs (DOX)
- Oracle (ORCL)
- SAP (SAP)
- Netcracker
Competitive Landscape
CSG competes with larger companies but maintains a strong position through specialization and customer focus. Amdocs provides end-to-end solutions; Oracle and SAP have broad enterprise software portfolios; Netcracker focuses on service providers.
Major Acquisitions
Fugro GB Land Limited
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 21.4
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to expand CSG's footprint within the UK, creating more scale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CSG has grown through organic growth and acquisitions. Details available through financial reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in revenue and earnings. Specific values are available from financial sources.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on cloud solutions, digital transformation, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
CSG is a strong BSS provider with a focus on revenue management and customer engagement. Its strengths lie in its industry expertise and product portfolio. Potential challenges include competition and technological advancements. CSG needs to continue adapting to the rapidly evolving market and continue to expand to other sectors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Press Releases, Industry Reports, Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About CSG Systems International Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Englewood, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-02-28 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Brian A. Shepherd | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 5800 | Website https://www.csgi.com |
Full time employees 5800 | Website https://www.csgi.com | ||
CSG Systems International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides revenue management and digital monetization, customer experience, and payment solutions primarily to the communications industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers Advanced Convergent Platform, a private SaaS platform; and related solutions, including service technician management, analytics, electronic bill presentment, etc. It also provides a public SaaS-based revenue management and payments platform. In addition, the company offers managed services; and professional services to implement, configure, and maintain its solutions, as well as licenses various solutions, such as mediation, partner management, rating, and charging. Further, the company provides operational services, including infrastructure management comprised of hardware, application, and environmental management; application configuration management, such as configuration development, release, and deployment; and business operations management, which includes event processing, revenue management, and settlement. It serves retail, financial services, healthcare, insurance, and government entities. CSG Systems International, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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