CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ)
NEUTRALFondamental
65
Prix
$54.67
Capitalisation boursière
$2.98B
Partie 1 · Ce que vaut l'entreprise
Vue d'ensemble
CBIZ sells accounting, tax, benefits and consulting services to mid-sized businesses and organizations across the U.S. State law bars it from performing the actual audits itself, so it partners with separately owned CPA firms — mainly CBIZ CPAs, formerly Mayer Hoffman McCann — under long-term service agreements: CBIZ provides the staff, offices and systems, the CPA firm signs the audit opinion. It has grown heavily by acquisition, most recently absorbing the non-audit business of Marcum in 2023.
Comment l'entreprise gagne de l'argent
Revenue is mostly fees billed for professional hours worked, so profitability depends on keeping accountants, advisors and consultants staffed on paying engagements rather than sitting idle. A smaller slice comes from insurance brokerage commissions, which are contingent on the performance of policies placed with carriers. The 2025 jump in Financial Services revenue mainly reflects a full year of the acquired Marcum business rather than organic growth of the same size.
Chiffre d'affaires par segment
Accounting and tax, financial and transaction advisory, IT consulting and government healthcare compliance consulting.
Employee benefits consulting, payroll and HR administration, property and casualty insurance brokerage, and retirement plan services.
Managed networking and hardware services delivered to a single long-standing client under a cost-plus contract through 2028.
Principaux risques
- Structural dependence on affiliated CPA firms — Because state law bars CBIZ from performing audits itself, its ability to serve attest clients depends on renewing service agreements with independent CPA firms it does not control, chiefly CBIZ CPAs.
- Integration risk from the Marcum acquisition — The company states there is no assurance the acquired Marcum non-attest business will perform as expected, and that it may have underestimated liabilities assumed in the transaction.
- Dependence on retaining professional staff — The company states its primary asset is its people and that it cannot assure it will retain executives and key employees, some of whom are not bound by enforceable non-compete agreements.
- Goodwill and intangible asset impairment — Goodwill and intangible assets totaled about $2.87 billion combined at the end of 2025 after the Marcum transaction; the company states any impairment would be a material non-cash charge given this size.
- Slow or uncollectible client receivables — The company notes that professional services firms typically carry high accounts receivable balances, and that a weaker economy could slow client payments or make some receivables uncollectible.
Concentration des clients
Les principaux clients représentent 1.7% du chiffre d'affaires
The company states its largest single client, served by the National Practices group, generated only about 1.7% of consolidated revenue in 2025 — management describes its client base as diversified across industries and geographies.
Les arguments en faveur
Buyers argue that CBIZ's client base is diversified enough that no single loss can move results, that the Marcum acquisition materially scaled up its accounting franchise, and that demand for outsourced accounting, benefits and IT consulting among mid-sized businesses is a durable, recurring need.
Les arguments contre
Sellers fear that the unusual structure of relying on separately owned CPA firms for audit work adds a layer of risk outside the company's control, that a large recent acquisition raises integration and impairment risk, and that a labor-intensive, people-dependent business has thin protection if key staff leave.
Written by the editors, published on 18 août 2026
Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
No editorial profile for this company yet
No competitor list for this company yet.
Bilan & Liquidités
Chiffre d'affaires
$2.76B
Exercice clos le 31/12/2025
Résultat net
$115M
Exercice clos le 31/12/2025
Flux de trésorerie libre
$176M
Capitaux propres totaux
$1.76B
Passif total
$2.65B
Ratio de liquidité général
1.47
Couverture des intérêts
2.18
Dette/EBITDA
5.74
Bénéfice par action
Chiffre d'affaires & Résultat net
Flux de trésorerie libre
Décomposition du résultat
État historique
Marges dans le temps
La dette dans le temps
Le poids de la dette
Grille de la croissance
Croissance — Chiffre d'affaires
Estimation de la juste valeur
Juste valeur
$43.50
Prix actuel
$54.67
Marge de sécurité
-25.7%
Fourchette de juste valeur
$32.39 - $54.60
Méthodes d'estimation
Indicateurs de valorisation
Ratio P/E
26.50
ROE
6.6%
Ratio P/B
1.59
P/FCF
16.99
Marge brute
12.9%
ROIC
5.0%
Radar de rentabilité
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
5.0%
WACC
7.6%
ROIC − WACC
-2.6 pp
ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.
Critères d'analyse fondamentale
Réussi (19)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 8.31%
- Price CAGR 14.84%
- ROIC 5.0%
- P/FCF 16.99
- P/B Ratio 1.59
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 8.5%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Revenue Growth 5Y 23.4%
- Analyst Consensus 56% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 8.0%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.37
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Échoué (7)
- Gross Margin 12.9%
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- ROE 7.1%
- PEG Ratio 4.30
- Share Dilution 19.9%
Indisponible (2)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Net Margin Trend (invalid data)
Score F de Piotroski
Santé financière solide
Qualité des bénéfices
Qualité élevée : bénéfices soutenus par la trésorerie
Dilution du capital
Émission de nouvelles actions, diluant la participation
Gouvernance
Équipe dirigeante
| Nom | Titre | Âge |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jerome P. Grisko Jr. | President, CEO & Director | 63 |
| Mr. Brad S. Lakhia | Senior VP & CFO | 53 |
| Mr. Michael P. Kouzelos CPA | President of Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. | 56 |
| Mr. Michael Mangan | Chief Accounting Officer | 56 |
| Mr. Christopher Sikora | Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance | - |
| Mr. Peter Scavuzzo | Senior VP, Chief Information & Technology Officer and President of CBIZ Technology | 48 |
| Ms. Jaileah X. Huddleston | Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 47 |
| Ms. Amy McGahan | Director of Corporate & Strategic Communications | - |
| Mr. Matthew Joseph Morelli | Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | 55 |
| Ms. Donna M. Mirandola | Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | 47 |
Risque d'audit
5
Risque du conseil
5
Risque de rémunération
4
Risque droits des actionnaires
1
Partie 2 · Le prix et le moment d'entrer
Cette partie ne dit pas si l'entreprise vaut la peine : elle aide à choisir quand l'acheter, une fois que les fondamentaux vous ont convaincu. À l'intérieur : analyse technique, potentiel, baisses historiques, exposition gamma.
Latest News
Recent headlines for CBZ, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 27d agoPOSITIVEGrant Thornton to Buy Advisory Firm CBIZ in $5 Billion Deal
Grant Thornton's US division has announced its intention to acquire CBIZ Inc. for $5 billion, a significant move in the professional services sector. This acquisition, one of the largest in recent years, is expected to enhance Grant Thornton's capabilities and market presence. For CBIZ shareholders, the deal represents a substantial premium and a lucrative exit. Investors will be watching for integration progress and potential synergies that could benefit the combined entity's future performance and market share.
- 7/7/2026POSITIVEAccounting Firm CBIZ Urged by Activist Investor to Pursue M&A
An activist investor has sent a letter to CBIZ Inc., urging the accounting firm to shift its strategic focus towards mergers and acquisitions. The shareholder recommends abandoning the current share buyback program and re-evaluating capital allocation to prioritize growth through acquisitions. This call for a more aggressive M&A strategy could signal a potential for significant value creation if successful, potentially leading to a higher stock valuation for CBIZ Inc. Investors will be watching for management's response and any indication of a strategic pivot.
- 3/16/2026NEGATIVECBIZ Insider Sale: Trust Move or Warning Sign?
CBIZ, Inc. has experienced substantial insider selling, a move that raises questions for investors given the company's stock has already seen a significant decline over the past year. While insider selling can sometimes be attributed to personal financial planning or diversification, a notable volume of sales during a period of share price weakness can be interpreted as a lack of confidence from those closest to the company's operations and future prospects. This action may signal that insiders believe the stock is overvalued or that further headwinds are anticipated, potentially impacting investor sentiment and future price performance.
via Markets Gazette