CTS (CTS) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

CTS

NYSE•Technology•Electronic Components

$63.44+0.96(0.02%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$1.79B

P/E

24.3x

P/S

3.1x

P/B

3.1x

CTS Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, connectivity components, and actuators in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers controls, pedals, sensors, switches, transducers, and piezo sensing products; EMI/RFI filters, capacitors, resistors, RF filters, and frequency control products; and piezo microactuators and rotary actuators. In addition, it designs, develops, and manufactures advanced pressure sensing technologies for medical devices, life sciences, and industrial applications. It serves transportation, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense industries. The company sells and markets its products through its sales engineers, independent manufacturer representatives, and distributors. CTS Corporation was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.

How this company scores

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 91/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (25/25); weakest: Profitability (20/25).

Profitability20/25

Growth21/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags25/25

Cash & Earnings Quality25/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowStrong marginsRising earningsLow leverage

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 24.3x5y range 19.2x – 28.0x

Currently near its 17-quarter median.

P/S · 3.1x5y range 2.0x – 3.3x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 3.1x5y range 2.1x – 3.2x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $1.79B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $570.86M
Q. Revenue: $149.58M
TTM EBITDA: $132.00M
TTM Op. Income: $97.01M
Q. Op. Income: $25.54M
TTM Net Income: $73.85M
Q. Net Income: $17.76M
EPS: $0.62
Shares Out.: $28.55M

$570.86M in TTM revenue grew 7.4% YoY, reaching $149.58M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $132.00M and TTM operating income of $97.01M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $73.85M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 42.2%
EBITDA Margin: 22.9%
Op. Margin: 17.1%
Net Margin: 11.9%

Op. margin of 17.1% is up 2.4% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 11.9% and gross margin of 42.2% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 17% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 24.3x
P/S Ratio: 3.1x
P/B Ratio: 3.1x

At 24.3x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 3.1x and P/B of 3.1x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 26% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $822.09M
Cash: $143.88M
Long-Term Debt: $55.00M
Book Value: $586.72M
D/E Ratio: 0.1
Debt/EBITDA: 1.6

With $822.09M in assets and $55.00M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.1and book value is $586.72M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $43.52M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $108.31M
FCF Margin: 19.0%
FCF / Net Income: 1.5

TTM FCF of $108.31M on $43.52M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.5x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.