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Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) FCF Yield % : 2.97 (As of Apr. 16, 2025)


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What is Constellation Software FCF Yield %?

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Constellation Software's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is C$2,934 Mil, and Market Cap is C$98,843 Mil. Therefore, Constellation Software's FCF Yield % for today is 2.97%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Constellation Software's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CSU' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.66   Med: 3.91   Max: 5.82
Current: 2.97


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Constellation Software was 5.82%. The lowest was 2.66%. And the median was 3.91%.

TSX:CSU's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
63.1% of 2821 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs TSX:CSU: 2.97

Constellation Software's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 24.16%.


Constellation Software FCF Yield % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Constellation Software's FCF Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Constellation Software FCF Yield % Chart

Constellation Software Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.33 3.34 3.89 3.35 3.22

Constellation Software Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.84 5.02 1.65 2.89 3.95

Competitive Comparison of Constellation Software's FCF Yield %

For the Software - Application subindustry, Constellation Software's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Constellation Software's FCF Yield % Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Constellation Software's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Constellation Software's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Constellation Software FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Constellation Software's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=3033.186 / 94196.53272
=3.22%

Constellation Software's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=930.329 * 4 / 94196.53272
=3.95%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Constellation Software FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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Constellation Software Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300, Td Bank Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E6
Constellation Software is a conglomerate that acquires, manages, and grows mission-critical vertical market software businesses. As of 2023, we estimate Constellation operates over 1,000 distinct software businesses in over 150 vertical markets globally, with no one business contributing materially to group earnings. The firm operates a highly decentralized model, where portfolio company management holds autonomy and accountability over operating decisions, and where small centralized teams provide financial and strategic guidance.
Executives
Jamal Nizam Baksh Senior Officer
Stephen Scotchmer Director
Mark Dennison Senior Officer
Bernard Anzarouth Senior Officer
Mark Robert Miller Director, Senior Officer
Mark Henri Leonard Director, Senior Officer
Robin Van Poelje Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary (other than in 4,5,6)
John Edward Billowits Senior Officer
Claire Marie Catherine Kennedy Director
Lawrence Cunningham Director
Barry Alan Symons Senior Officer
Laurie Mae Schultz Director
Steven Scotchmer Director
Brian Robert Beattie Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary (other than in 4,5,6)

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