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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cass Information Systems's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CASS'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.92
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Cass Information Systems was 1.92. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.10.
CASS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 67.35% of 686
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs CASS: 1.30
Cass Information Systems (NAS:CASS) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Cass Information Systems's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
55.10
/
42.321643672503
=
1.30
* 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.
Cass Information Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Cass Information Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cass Information Systems's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Cass Information Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
CASS vs TRNS, KODK, SPIR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cass Information Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Cass Information Systems Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cass Information Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cass Information Systems's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Cass Information Systems Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.32 mean?
Cass Information Systems (CASS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.32 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cass Information Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cass Information Systems ranks #462 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Cass Information Systems' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Cass Information Systems' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.32. The Business Services industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86. Cass Information Systems' value of $42.32 is 4820.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cass Information Systems ranks #462 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cass Information Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cass Information Systems' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to TRNS and KODK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cass Information Systems ranks #462 out of 686 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Cass Information Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86. Cass Information Systems' value of $42.32 is 4820.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Business Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Business Services companies is 0.86, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cass Information Systems's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.32 is 4820.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cass Information Systems and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cass Information Systems's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cass Information Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cass Information Systems (CASS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.29, compared to a current price of $55.10 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.32 and 4820.9% above the Business Services industry median of 0.86. Cass Information Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cass Information Systems (CASS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.32 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cass Information Systems (CASS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cass Information Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.10 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.29.
GuruFocus considers Cass Information Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CASS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $42.32
GF Value™: $50.29 vs. price of $55.10 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4820.9% above the Business Services median (#462 of 686)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CASS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cass Information Systems Inc is a provider of payment and information processing services to large manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises across the United States. The company provides transportation invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, accounting, and transportation information. It is also a processor and payer of energy invoices, including electricity, gas, waste, and other facility-related expenses. Additionally, the firm has a banking subsidiary, offering banking services mainly to privately held businesses in the St. Louis metropolitan area and restaurant franchises and faith-based ministries within the United States. The company operates in two reportable segments: Information Services, which generates the maximum revenue, and Banking Services.
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