CSGS
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CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) closed at $79.87 as of 2026-03-20, trading 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $55.08. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 44.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 88, CSGS is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.40 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1520 weeks of data, CSGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CSGS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.7%.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, CSGS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 19.7%, a solid level. The stock trades at 7.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 29.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CSGS would have grown to $1125, compared to $1356 for the S&P 500. CSGS has returned 8.7% annualized vs 9.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 74.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CSGS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CSGS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying CSGS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.4% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +18.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.9% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CSGS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CSGS has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +10.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | May 1997 | 16 | 30.9% | +106.0% | +1017.8% |
| Oct 2001 | Dec 2001 | 8 | 18.5% | -61.1% | +211.0% |
| Jan 2002 | Jul 2005 | 184 | 76.3% | -57.1% | +198.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Jan 2010 | 121 | 49.3% | -26.7% | +401.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 4.4% | +3.9% | +482.8% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 4.3% | -21.2% | +489.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Jun 2012 | 47 | 24.3% | +16.0% | +586.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 17 | 17.6% | +47.9% | +159.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 4 | 8.1% | +21.5% | +121.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 4.3% | +19.0% | +122.3% |
| Aug 2020 | Nov 2020 | 10 | 9.4% | +21.1% | +120.6% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 2 | 2.5% | -11.4% | +72.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 5.4% | +3.7% | +80.8% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 3.1% | +25.5% | +74.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Nov 2024 | 31 | 19.0% | +20.8% | +71.3% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.9% | +62.7% | +64.2% |
| Average | 28 | — | +10.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSGS below its 200-week moving average?
No. CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) is currently 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $55.08. It would need to fall to $55.08 to cross below the line.
What is CSGS's 200-week moving average price?
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $55.08 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CSGS drops below its 200-week moving average?
CSGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is CSGS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CSGS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 88 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 9.4%. Return on equity is 19.7%. Price-to-book is 7.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CSGS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.2 years, $100 invested in CSGS would have grown to $1125, compared to $1356 for the S&P 500. That's 8.7% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. CSGS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CSGS pay a dividend?
Yes. CSG Systems International, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 170.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20