Constellation Software Inc
TSX:CSU

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TSX:CSU
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Price: 2 495.97 CAD 2.23%
Market Cap: CA$52.9B

EV/EBIT

20.9
Current
55%
Cheaper
vs 3-y median of 46.1

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
20.9
=
Enterprise Value
CA$58.1B
/
EBIT
$1.9B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
20.9
=
Enterprise Value
CA$58.1B
/
EBIT
$1.9B

Valuation Scenarios

Constellation Software Inc is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (46.1), the stock would be worth CA$5 509.78 (121% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-31%
Maximum Upside
+121%
Average Upside
48%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 20.9 CA$2 495.97
0%
3-Year Average 46.1 CA$5 509.78
+121%
5-Year Average 42.5 CA$5 071.79
+103%
Industry Average 21 CA$2 511.29
+1%
Country Average 14.5 CA$1 727.92
-31%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
CA$58.1B
/
Jan 2026
$1.9B
=
20.9
Current
CA$58.1B
/
Dec 2026
$2.3B
=
25.8
Forward
CA$58.1B
/
Dec 2027
$2.7B
=
21.9
Forward
CA$58.1B
/
Dec 2028
$2.6B
=
22
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
CA
Constellation Software Inc
TSX:CSU
51.7B CAD 20.9 76
US
Ezenia! Inc
OTC:EZEN
567B USD -177 298 -180 630.8
US
Palantir Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:PLTR
315.5B USD 224.6 199.7
DE
SAP SE
XETRA:SAP
166.2B EUR 15.8 22.8
US
Salesforce Inc
NYSE:CRM
161.9B USD 18.3 21.8
US
Applovin Corp
NASDAQ:APP
141.2B USD 35.4 43.8
US
Intuit Inc
NASDAQ:INTU
102.5B USD 19.1 23.6
US
Adobe Inc
NASDAQ:ADBE
97.5B USD 10.7 13.5
US
NCR Corp
LSE:0K45
88.5B USD 616.6 2 107.9
US
Synopsys Inc
NASDAQ:SNPS
80B USD 89.7 73
US
Cadence Design Systems Inc
NASDAQ:CDNS
78.3B USD 46.9 71.7
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
CA
Constellation Software Inc
TSX:CSU
Average EV/EBIT: 109.8
20.9
12%
1.7
US
Ezenia! Inc
OTC:EZEN
Negative Multiple: -177 298 N/A N/A
US
Palantir Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:PLTR
224.6
82%
2.7
DE
SAP SE
XETRA:SAP
15.8
15%
1.1
US
Salesforce Inc
NYSE:CRM
18.3
29%
0.6
US
Applovin Corp
NASDAQ:APP
35.4
37%
1
US
Intuit Inc
NASDAQ:INTU
19.1
31%
0.6
US
Adobe Inc
NASDAQ:ADBE
10.7
17%
0.6
US
N
NCR Corp
LSE:0K45
616.6
23%
26.8
US
Synopsys Inc
NASDAQ:SNPS
89.7
79%
1.1
US
Cadence Design Systems Inc
NASDAQ:CDNS
46.9
28%
1.7
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
CA
Constellation Software Inc
TSX:CSU
Average P/E: 265.4
76
98%
0.8
US
Ezenia! Inc
OTC:EZEN
Negative Multiple: -180 630.8 N/A N/A
US
Palantir Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:PLTR
199.7
58%
3.4
DE
SAP SE
XETRA:SAP
22.8
17%
1.3
US
Salesforce Inc
NYSE:CRM
21.8
29%
0.8
US
Applovin Corp
NASDAQ:APP
43.8
38%
1.2
US
Intuit Inc
NASDAQ:INTU
23.6
30%
0.8
US
Adobe Inc
NASDAQ:ADBE
13.5
20%
0.7
US
N
NCR Corp
LSE:0K45
2 107.9
52%
40.5
US
Synopsys Inc
NASDAQ:SNPS
73
44%
1.7
US
Cadence Design Systems Inc
NASDAQ:CDNS
71.7
38%
1.9

Market Distribution

Higher than 70% of companies in Canada
Percentile
70th
Based on 1 813 companies
70th percentile
20.9
Low
0 — 10.6
Typical Range
10.6 — 20.6
High
20.6 —
Distribution Statistics
Canada
Min 0
30th Percentile 10.6
Median 14.5
70th Percentile 20.6
Max 3 794.4

Constellation Software Inc
Glance View

In 1995, Constellation Software Inc. embarked on a journey that would redefine how niche software companies operate and grow in the technology landscape. Founded by Mark Leonard, a former venture capitalist with a visionary knack for identifying untapped potential, Constellation started acquiring small software firms that catered to specific vertical markets. These were companies with specialized software solutions tailored to unique industry needs, from healthcare to public transit, where the competitive landscape was less crowded. By focusing on these vertical markets, Constellation enabled its subsidiaries to flourish in their niche domains by providing them with the necessary financial backing, strategic direction, and operational expertise. Unlike traditional software behemoths that invest heavily in research and development to drive organic growth, Constellation's strength lies in its decentralized approach that empowers acquired companies to maintain their entrepreneurial spirit. By allowing these businesses to operate independently, Constellation fosters an environment where innovation and customer focus thrive. Their revenue model primarily revolves around the acquisition of firms with high retention rates and sustainable recurring revenues. This focus on recurrent revenue streams, such as licensing and maintenance agreements, ensures a steady cash flow that can be reinvested into further acquisitions. Through this disciplined acquisition strategy and a long-term investment horizon, Constellation has created a robust portfolio of diverse yet synergistic companies, driving lasting value creation and consistent financial performance.

CSU Intrinsic Value
3 842.2 CAD
Undervaluation 35%
Intrinsic Value
Price CA$2 495.97
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