CTS

NEUTRAL

$56.77 Live

CTS Corporation · NYSE

Target $54.0 (-4.9%)

$36.03 52W Range $59.66

CTS CTS Corporation - Fundamental Analysis

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CTS Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

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Current Price Live

$56.77

Analyst Target

$54.0

-4.9% Downside

52W High

$59.66

52W Low

$36.03

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

Market cap

$1.63B

P/E

25.92

ROE

12.1%

Profit margin

12.1%

Debt/Equity

0.15

Dividend yield

0.28%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

CTS Corporation exhibits exceptional fundamental health, highlighted by a strong Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a very low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. While the stock trades significantly above its defensive Graham Number ($30.75), it remains below its growth-based intrinsic value of $64.61. However, the outlook is tempered by a bearish technical trend (10/100), recent insider selling by the CFO, and a current price that has slightly exceeded the sole analyst's target of $54.00. The company is a high-quality operator currently facing a valuation and sentiment ceiling.

Key Strengths

Strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9

Very low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.15) and strong liquidity (Current Ratio 2.30)

Impressive earnings growth (YoY +76.30%) and consistent historical EPS beats

Healthy gross margins (38.43%) and operating margins (16.63%)

Trading below growth-based intrinsic value ($64.61)

Key Risks

Bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting short-term momentum loss

Bearish insider sentiment following a significant sale by the CFO

Current price ($56.77) is above the analyst target price ($54.00)

Low dividend yield (0.28%) provides little downside protection

Exposure to periodic market softness in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$58.5

+3.0% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Strong

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Fundamentally strong but technically overextended

Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity Ratio, Earnings Growth, Technical Trend

Confidence

90%

Value

55/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives

Below intrinsic value of $64.61
Reasonable Forward P/E of 20.95

Watchpoints

Trades at a significant premium to Graham Number ($30.75)
P/S ratio of 3.00 is moderate for the industry

Future

82/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives

Massive YoY earnings growth (76.3%)
Steady revenue growth (8.5%)
Strong demand for sensing and connectivity components

Watchpoints

Potential for earnings growth to normalize from recent peaks

Past

92/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives

Consistent track record of beating estimates over 25 quarters
Strong 1-year price appreciation (+41.8%)

Watchpoints

No urgent risks highlighted.

Health

95/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives

Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Debt/Equity 0.15
Current Ratio 2.30

Watchpoints

Altman Z-Score not provided

Dividend

30/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives

Very low payout ratio (7.31%) indicates high sustainability

Watchpoints

Negligible yield (0.28%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$56.77

Analyst Target

$54.0

Upside/Downside

-4.9%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CTS and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
CTS CTS Corporation Primary	+83.7%	+34.4%	+41.8%	+34.9%	+12.9%	+3.0%
HIMX Himax Technologies, Inc. Peer	-1.0%	+40.8%	+55.9%	+13.3%	+0.7%	+16.1%
SKYT SkyWater Technology, Inc. Peer	+85.4%	+234.2%	+399.1%	+114.0%	+20.2%	+14.3%
AEHR Aehr Test Systems, Inc. Peer	+2011.7%	+89.5%	+622.4%	+64.8%	+46.5%	+73.2%
GTM ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. Peer	-89.0%	-77.3%	-33.3%	-47.5%	-16.9%	-10.0%

CTS

CTS Corporation

Primary

+83.7%

+34.4%

+41.8%

+34.9%

+12.9%

+3.0%

HIM

Himax Technologies, Inc.

Peer

-1.0%

+40.8%

+55.9%

+13.3%

+0.7%

+16.1%

SKY

SkyWater Technology, Inc.

Peer

+85.4%

+234.2%

+399.1%

+114.0%

+20.2%

+14.3%

AEH

Aehr Test Systems, Inc.

Peer

+2011.7%

+89.5%

+622.4%

+64.8%

+46.5%

+73.2%

GTM

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

Peer

-89.0%

-77.3%

-33.3%

-47.5%

-16.9%

-10.0%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

25.92

20.95

1.47

2.96

3.0

3.01

13.77

$1.63B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 12.07%

Operating Margin 16.63%

Gross Margin 38.43%

ROE 12.1%

ROA 6.85%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +8.5%

Earnings Growth +76.3%

Q/Q Revenue Growth +7.72%

Q/Q Earnings Growth +70.7%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.15

Low debt

Current Ratio

2.3

Strong

Quick Ratio

1.65

Excellent

Cash/Share

$2.88

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$0.1B

Gross Margin

39.1%

Op. Margin

16.8%

Net Margin

14.4%

Total Assets

$0.8B

Liabilities

$0.2B

Equity

$0.6B

Debt/Equity

0.39x

Operating CF

$0.0B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.0B

FCF Yield

89%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-29

$N/A

2026-02-10

$0.62

+3.3% surprise

2025-10-28

$0.6

-1.6% surprise

2025-07-24

$0.57

+3.6% surprise

Technology Sector Comparison

Comparing CTS against 542 companies in the Technology sector (46 bullish, 183 neutral, 313 bearish)

P/E Ratio

25.92

This Stock

83.93

Sector Avg

-69.1% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

12.1%

This Stock

-35.44%

Sector Avg

-134.1% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

12.07%

This Stock

-12.42%

Sector Avg

-197.1% (Weaker)

Debt to Equity

0.15

This Stock

0.7

Sector Avg

-78.5% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

8.5%

This Stock

4573.41%

Sector Avg

-99.8% (Slower)

Current Ratio

2.3

This Stock

3.64

Sector Avg

-36.8% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
CTS CTS Corporation	NEUTRAL	$1.63B	25.92	12.1%	12.1%	$56.77
HIMX Himax Technologies, Inc.	BEARISH	$1.61B	35.42	5.0%	5.3%	$9.21	Compare
SKYT SkyWater Technology, Inc.	BEARISH	$1.6B	13.48	95.9%	26.9%	$32.89	Compare
AEHR Aehr Test Systems, Inc.	BEARISH	$1.6B	-	-7.0%	-16.6%	$52.16	Compare
GTM ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.	NEUTRAL	$1.6B	13.76	7.8%	9.9%	$5.23	Compare

CTS CTS Corporation

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$1.6B

P/E

25.9

ROE

12.1%

Price

$56.77

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-02-24	AGRAWAL ASHISH	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	4,310	$228,171
2026-02-24	O'SULLIVAN KIERAN M.	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	16,873	$893,257
2026-02-12	O'SULLIVAN KIERAN M.	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	24,596	$1,400,004
2026-02-11	AGRAWAL ASHISH	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	6,002	$343,014
2026-02-11	TRIVEDI PRATIK	Officer	Stock Award	3,500	$200,025
2026-02-11	PACIONI MARK R.	Officer	Stock Award	3,693	$211,055
2026-02-02	AGRAWAL ASHISH	Chief Financial Officer	Sale	25,000	$1,325,000
2025-11-06	JOHNSON WILLIAM S	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-
2025-11-06	COSTELLO DONNA M	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-
2025-11-06	ZULUETA ALFONSO G.	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-
2025-11-06	DODRILL AMY M.	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-
2025-11-06	STONE RANDY LEE	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-
2025-11-06	PROFUSEK ROBERT A	Director	Stock Award	3,500	-

AGRAWAL ASHISH

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-24

4,310 shares · $228,171

O'SULLIVAN KIERAN M.

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-24

16,873 shares · $893,257

O'SULLIVAN KIERAN M.

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-12

24,596 shares · $1,400,004

AGRAWAL ASHISH

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-11

6,002 shares · $343,014

TRIVEDI PRATIK

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-11

3,500 shares · $200,025

PACIONI MARK R.

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-11

3,693 shares · $211,055

AGRAWAL ASHISH

Chief Financial Officer

Sell

2026-02-02

25,000 shares · $1,325,000

JOHNSON WILLIAM S

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

COSTELLO DONNA M

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

ZULUETA ALFONSO G.

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

DODRILL AMY M.

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

STONE RANDY LEE

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

PROFUSEK ROBERT A

Director

Stock Award

2025-11-06

3,500 shares

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A

2026-04-02

CTS filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on April 2, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

10-K

2026-02-24

CTS Corporation is a global manufacturer of sensors, connectivity components, and actuators serving the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and transportation markets. Growth is driven by the increasing proliferation of sensing and motion applications and the rising demand for communication bandwidth and data storage. The company's success is contingent upon its ability to execute its strategy and navigate associated market challenges.

8-K

2026-02-10

CTS Corporation filed an 8-K on February 10, 2026, likely to announce its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

2026-02-10

CTS Corporation filed an 8-K on February 10, 2026, likely to announce its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

2025-11-26

8-K

2025-11-24

CTS Corporation filed an 8-K, likely reporting its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-11-06

CTS Corporation reported its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-10-28

CTS Corporation likely reported its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q

2025-10-28

CTS filed its 10-Q on October 28, 2025. While the filing includes a section dedicated to Risk Factors, no specific financial highlights or detailed risk descriptions were provided in the available excerpts.

8-K

2025-10-28

CTS Corporation likely reported its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-07-24

10-Q

2025-07-24

8-K

2025-07-24

8-K

2025-07-02

8-K

2025-05-12

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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CTS CTS Corporation - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Technology Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Past News Coverage

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