CSGS

Technology

CSG Systems International, Inc. · Software - Infrastructure · $2B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
40.7
Below Average

CSG Systems International, Inc. scores 40.7/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Technology Sector
CSGS
40.7
Sector avg
38.0
Quality
Neutral
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Attractive

What is CSG Systems International, Inc.?

CSG Systems International delivers revenue management, customer engagement, and payment solutions primarily to communications companies worldwide.

The company provides billing, digital monetization, and customer experience platforms — including a private SaaS-based convergent billing system — to cable, satellite, and telecom operators. It also serves retail, financial services, healthcare, and government clients through managed and professional services.

Is CSGS a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates CSGS as Below Average overall, with Valuation standing out as the lone Attractive pillar.

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CSGS — Score History

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Score changes· 14 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 21, 202640.746.835.025.517.683.40.0
May 16, 202640.746.835.025.517.683.6-0.1
May 15, 202640.846.835.025.517.684.00.0
May 11, 202640.846.835.025.517.683.8+1.2
May 10, 202639.643.535.025.517.681.8-4.8
May 9, 202644.444.435.02.681.878.2+4.9
May 3, 202639.544.735.025.514.881.70.0
May 1, 202639.544.735.025.514.881.4+0.1
Apr 26, 202639.444.735.025.514.881.00.0
Apr 24, 202639.444.735.025.514.881.3-0.1

CSGS — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

46.7/100 (25%)

CSG Systems International, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationModerate

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

25.5/100 (20%)

CSG Systems International, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

17.6/100 (15%)

CSG Systems International, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

83.7/100 (15%)

CSG Systems International, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldModerate

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

35/100 (25%)

CSG Systems International, Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CSGS.

Score Composition

Quality
46.7×25%11.7
Growth
25.5×20%5.1
Risk
17.6×15%2.6
Valuation
83.7×15%12.6
Moat
35.0×25%8.8
Total
40.7Below Average

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How is the CSGS UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for CSG Systems International, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses CSG Systems International, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether CSG Systems International, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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