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Constellation Software (CSU) Competitors

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C$2,415.20 -156.41 (-6.08%)
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CSU vs. SAP, VDY, BB, DH, and LSPD

Should you be buying Constellation Software stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Constellation Software include Saputo (SAP), Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY), BlackBerry (BB), DH (DH), and Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Constellation Software compare to Saputo?

Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) and Saputo (TSE:SAP) are both large-cap computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Constellation Software presently has a consensus price target of C$4,128.75, suggesting a potential upside of 70.95%. Saputo has a consensus price target of C$46.11, suggesting a potential upside of 14.45%. Given Constellation Software's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Constellation Software is more favorable than Saputo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Constellation Software
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Saputo
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Constellation Software has a net margin of 4.40% compared to Saputo's net margin of 3.39%. Constellation Software's return on equity of 15.35% beat Saputo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Constellation Software4.40% 15.35% 7.87%
Saputo 3.39%9.50%4.11%

63.3% of Constellation Software shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.8% of Saputo shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Constellation Software shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 40.5% of Saputo shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Constellation Software pays an annual dividend of C$4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Saputo pays an annual dividend of C$0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Constellation Software pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Saputo pays out 50.0% 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.

In the previous week, Saputo had 1 more articles in the media than Constellation Software. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Saputo and 4 mentions for Constellation Software. Constellation Software's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Saputo's score of -0.24 indicating that Constellation Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Constellation Software
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Saputo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Constellation Software has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Saputo. Saputo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Constellation Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Constellation SoftwareC$11.62B4.40C$453.54MC$24.15100.01
SaputoC$18.99B0.86-C$157.06MC$1.5625.83

Constellation Software has a beta of 0.393622, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Saputo has a beta of 0.097147, meaning that its share price is 90% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Constellation Software beats Saputo on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Constellation Software compare to Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF?

Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) and Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSE:VDY) are both computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Constellation Software presently has a consensus price target of C$4,128.75, suggesting a potential upside of 70.95%. Given Constellation Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Constellation Software is more favorable than Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Constellation Software
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Constellation Software had 4 more articles in the media than Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Constellation Software and 0 mentions for Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF. Constellation Software's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's score of 0.00 indicating that Constellation Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Constellation Software pays an annual dividend of C$4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF pays an annual dividend of C$1.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Constellation Software pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Constellation Software has higher revenue and earnings than Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Constellation SoftwareC$11.62B4.40C$453.54MC$24.15100.01
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETFN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Constellation Software has a beta of 0.393622, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Constellation Software has a net margin of 4.40% compared to Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's net margin of 0.00%. Constellation Software's return on equity of 15.35% beat Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Constellation Software4.40% 15.35% 7.87%
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF N/A N/A N/A

63.3% of Constellation Software shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Constellation Software shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Constellation Software beats Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Constellation Software compare to BlackBerry?

Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Constellation Software has higher revenue and earnings than BlackBerry. BlackBerry is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Constellation Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Constellation SoftwareC$11.62B4.40C$453.54MC$24.15100.01
BlackBerryC$549.10M9.07-C$89.92MC$0.0994.11

63.3% of Constellation Software shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of BlackBerry shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Constellation Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

BlackBerry has a net margin of 9.70% compared to Constellation Software's net margin of 4.40%. Constellation Software's return on equity of 15.35% beat BlackBerry's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Constellation Software4.40% 15.35% 7.87%
BlackBerry 9.70%9.66%-2.15%

In the previous week, Constellation Software had 3 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Constellation Software and 1 mentions for BlackBerry. Constellation Software's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.00 indicating that Constellation Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Constellation Software
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BlackBerry
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Constellation Software has a beta of 0.393622, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 0.127339, meaning that its share price is 87% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Constellation Software presently has a consensus price target of C$4,128.75, suggesting a potential upside of 70.95%. Given Constellation Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Constellation Software is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Constellation Software
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Constellation Software beats BlackBerry on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Constellation Software compare to DH?

DH (TSE:DH) and Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) are both computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

63.3% of Constellation Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Constellation Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Constellation Software has a consensus price target of C$4,128.75, suggesting a potential upside of 70.95%. Given Constellation Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Constellation Software is more favorable than DH.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DH
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Constellation Software
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

DH pays an annual dividend of C$1.08 per share. Constellation Software pays an annual dividend of C$4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Constellation Software pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Constellation Software had 3 more articles in the media than DH. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Constellation Software and 1 mentions for DH. Constellation Software's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat DH's score of 0.00 indicating that Constellation Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Constellation Software
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Constellation Software has a net margin of 4.40% compared to DH's net margin of 0.00%. Constellation Software's return on equity of 15.35% beat DH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DHN/A N/A N/A
Constellation Software 4.40%15.35%7.87%

Constellation Software has higher revenue and earnings than DH.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DHN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Constellation SoftwareC$11.62B4.40C$453.54MC$24.15100.01

Summary

Constellation Software beats DH on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Constellation Software compare to Lightspeed Commerce?

Lightspeed Commerce (TSE:LSPD) and Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Lightspeed Commerce presently has a consensus target price of C$16.45, suggesting a potential upside of 29.32%. Constellation Software has a consensus target price of C$4,128.75, suggesting a potential upside of 70.95%. Given Constellation Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Constellation Software is more favorable than Lightspeed Commerce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lightspeed Commerce
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Constellation Software
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Constellation Software has higher revenue and earnings than Lightspeed Commerce. Lightspeed Commerce is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Constellation Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lightspeed CommerceC$1.19B1.47-C$86.99M-C$4.58N/A
Constellation SoftwareC$11.62B4.40C$453.54MC$24.15100.01

In the previous week, Constellation Software had 3 more articles in the media than Lightspeed Commerce. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Constellation Software and 1 mentions for Lightspeed Commerce. Constellation Software's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Lightspeed Commerce's score of 0.00 indicating that Constellation Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lightspeed Commerce
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Constellation Software
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Constellation Software has a net margin of 4.40% compared to Lightspeed Commerce's net margin of -57.96%. Constellation Software's return on equity of 15.35% beat Lightspeed Commerce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lightspeed Commerce-57.96% -44.56% -3.79%
Constellation Software 4.40%15.35%7.87%

Lightspeed Commerce has a beta of 1.701202, suggesting that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Constellation Software has a beta of 0.393622, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500.

33.8% of Lightspeed Commerce shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.3% of Constellation Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.9% of Lightspeed Commerce shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Constellation Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Constellation Software beats Lightspeed Commerce on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CSU vs. The Competition

MetricConstellation SoftwareSoftware IndustryComputer SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$51.18BC$4.91BC$38.79BC$11.90B
Dividend Yield0.21%3.95%3.15%6.24%
P/E Ratio100.0127.3874.2532.90
Price / Sales4.40255.60623.6512.41
Price / Cash58.3517.2246.3282.42
Price / Book12.024.229.554.60
Net IncomeC$453.54MC$22.26MC$1.03BC$299.62M
1 Month Performance5.23%6.45%17.77%3.46%
1 Year Performance-52.77%-7.89%174.65%58.86%

Constellation Software Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CSU
Constellation Software
2.5513 of 5 stars
C$2,415.20
-6.1%
C$4,128.75
+70.9%
-49.7%C$51.18BC$11.62B100.0145,000
SAP
Saputo
3.9521 of 5 stars
C$41.02
+0.1%
C$46.33
+13.0%
+58.2%C$16.62BC$18.99B26.29112,000
VDY
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
N/AC$70.71
-0.4%
N/A+42.3%C$7.35BN/AN/A790
BB
BlackBerry
0.5939 of 5 stars
C$7.62
+3.5%
N/A+66.4%C$4.48BC$549.10M84.673,320
DH
DH
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$2.72BN/AN/A970

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This page (TSE:CSU) was last updated on 5/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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