CSG Systems International (CSGS) Competitors

CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) and Genpact (NYSE:G) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Is CSGS or G a better dividend stock?

CSG Systems International pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Genpact pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. CSG Systems International pays out 43.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Genpact pays out 23.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSG Systems International has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Genpact has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. CSG Systems International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Does the media refer more to CSGS or G?

In the previous week, Genpact had 5 more articles in the media than CSG Systems International. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Genpact and 7 mentions for CSG Systems International. CSG Systems International's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Genpact's score of 0.39 indicating that CSG Systems International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CSG Systems International	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Genpact	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CSGS or G?

Genpact has higher revenue and earnings than CSG Systems International. Genpact is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSG Systems International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CSG Systems International	$1.20B	1.58	$86.85M	$2.93	22.29
Genpact	$4.85B	1.59	$513.67M	$2.93	15.02

Is CSGS or G more profitable?

Genpact has a net margin of 10.88% compared to CSG Systems International's net margin of 6.95%. CSG Systems International's return on equity of 39.79% beat Genpact's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CSG Systems International	6.95%	39.79%	7.92%
Genpact	10.88%	22.35%	10.50%

Which has more volatility & risk, CSGS or G?

CSG Systems International has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Genpact has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CSGS or G?

91.1% of CSG Systems International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Genpact shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of CSG Systems International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Genpact shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts prefer CSGS or G?

CSG Systems International presently has a consensus price target of $70.71, suggesting a potential upside of 8.27%. Genpact has a consensus price target of $50.71, suggesting a potential upside of 15.21%. Given Genpact's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Genpact is more favorable than CSG Systems International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CSG Systems International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Genpact	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

Summary

Genpact beats CSG Systems International on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.