Cass Information Systems (CASS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $43.59 | Market Cap: $571.7 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Diversified Support Services
Cass Information Systems (CASS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $43.59Market Cap: $571.7 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Diversified Support Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.3%, Dividend Yield is 3.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 8.8% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -5.0% | |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -189% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 25% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.3%, Dividend Yield is 3.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 8.8% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -189% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 25% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -5.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
CASS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points for the movement of Cass Information Systems (CASS) stock from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Beat. Cass Information Systems reported robust results for the third quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.63. Quarterly revenue also exceeded expectations at $54.01 million against an estimated $50.20 million. This positive financial performance was further bolstered by a significant increase in net interest income of 19.3% and an improved net interest margin of 3.87%.
2. Increase in Quarterly Dividend. On October 23, 2025, Cass Information Systems announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by $0.01 to $0.32 for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. This dividend increase, implying a 3.2% yield, signals the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects confidence in its financial stability.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CASS Return | -31% | 4% | 20% | 1% | -7% | 6% | -14% |
| Peers Return | 19% | 25% | 4% | 33% | 23% | -11% | 127% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CASS Win Rate | 42% | 42% | 58% | 58% | 42% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 63% | 62% | 45% | 67% | 55% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CASS Max Drawdown | -49% | -2% | -17% | -22% | -14% | -8% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -33% | -11% | -17% | -7% | -3% | -20% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: TRI, CBZ, CTAS, CPRT, LDOS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CASS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -32.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 48.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 231 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -49.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -39.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 66.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -39.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 64.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 680 days | 1480 days |
Compare to TRI, CBZ, CTAS, CPRT, LDOS
In The Past
Cass Information Systems's stock fell -32.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/11/2021. A -32.5% loss requires a 48.1% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 92.86 |
| Mkt Cap | 30.8 |
| Rev LTM | 6,011 |
| Op Inc LTM | 2,041 |
| FCF LTM | 1,284 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,081 |
| CFO LTM | 1,653 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,429 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 8.0% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 22.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 21.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 23.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 20.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 19.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 30.8 |
| P/S | 5.2 |
| P/EBIT | 28.0 |
| P/E | 31.1 |
| P/CFO | 27.4 |
| Total Yield | 3.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.5% |
| 3M Rtn | -12.4% |
| 6M Rtn | -20.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -16.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 17.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -4.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -17.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -35.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -30.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -52.7% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11042025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8052025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3052025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2282024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8072023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2282023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11072022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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