CSU:CA:TSX-Constellation Software Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Software - Application | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 4398.3901

Change

+53.39 (+1.23)%

Market Cap

CAD 13.14B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

CAD 1,322.88
Analyst Rating

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About

Constellation Software Inc is engaged principally in the development, installation and customization of software relating to the public and private sectors in Canada, USA, UK and Europe. It also provides related professional services and support.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 33.88% 75% C 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 33.88% 75% C 83% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 50.37% 68% D+ 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 50.37% 68% D+ 85% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 244.42% 93% A 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 244.42% 93% A 89% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 29.14% 90% A- 89% A-
Dividend Return 29.41% 90% A- 89% A-
Total Return 0.27% 29% F 23% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.26% 95% A 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 145.17% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 13.14B 95% A 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 46.70 44% 5%
Price/Book Ratio 27.08 16% 3%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 51.76 32% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 35.49 37% 10%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.93% 89% 84%
Return on Invested Capital 5.33% 74% 51%
Return on Assets 7.87% 95% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio 119.83% 43% 31%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.