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CSP Inc(CSPI)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.17
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CSPI

11/05/2026: CSPI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CSP Inc is a long-standing provider of high-performance computing systems and IT services, balancing specialized defense-oriented hardware with general corporate IT infrastructure support. The company's primary strength lies in its deep technical expertise and historical endurance, which support a stable business model. Its investment story centers on capturing niche growth in edge computing and cybersecurity services. However, investors must consider risks like intense competition from larger IT integrators and revenue volatility caused by cyclical, lumpy project contracts. The company may suit value and dividend-focused investors, and monitoring its ability to secure recurring service contracts is key to tracking future success.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is modest and often tied to lumpy project cycles rather than consistent, exponential expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained high-volume trading and aggressive price trends required for momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's valuation is often conservative relative to broader technology indices, potentially attracting value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a history of returning capital to shareholders through dividends, making it a potential candidate for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the reliance on lumpy government contracts and small-cap status introduces volatility risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumAs a smaller market-cap stock, price swings can be more pronounced compared to large-cap technology peers.
Valuation riskLowThe stock often trades at modest multiples, limiting the downside risk typically associated with overvalued growth names.
Competition risk (large IT integrators)HighLarger competitors with greater economies of scale can aggressively undercut pricing in service contracts.
Business qualityMediumThe company operates a stable, niche business but lacks the massive competitive moats seen in tech giants.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend payouts depend on the timing of project-based earnings and available cash flow.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the timely and profitable completion of complex, custom-engineered projects.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -54.79%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CSPI receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CSPI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+72.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.2%), moderate revenue growth (+6.4%), weak profitability (net margin -0.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CSPI's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 42.3%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CSPI's strongest growth driver at +72.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+6.4%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-52.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 25.4% and approximately 70.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 29.65% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Visionary Wealth Advisors 7.95%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.51%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.49%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.66%
Savvy Advisors Inc 0.94%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CSPI generates approximately $315 of gross profit, $-53 of operating income, and $32 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 94.52%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CSPI has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 75.40M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 65
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 65
Volume (30-day avg) 9.9K shares
Beta 0.92
52 Weeks Range 7.08 - 14.81
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.08 - 14.81
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.63%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Technology SolutionsIT infrastructure, cloud integration, and cybersecurity services.The company earns service fees by helping businesses manage their IT systems.
High-Performance ProductsSpecialized computer systems and visualization software for defense/research.Niche hardware and software sales that often depend on large, specific government or research contracts.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16.56
Enterprise Value 52.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32
Enterprise Value 52.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.4
Shares Outstanding 10.08M
Shares Floating 7.09M
Shares Outstanding 10.08M
Shares Floating 7.09M
Percent Insiders 29.65
Percent Institutions 25.44

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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