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CSW Industrials
(NYSE:CSW)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$373.00
▲(15.59% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
The score is driven primarily by solid operating performance and cash generation, but is held back by the clear increase in leverage and a premium valuation. Near-term technical trend weakness further tempers the outlook, while the latest earnings call was supportive due to positive FY27 growth/FCF expectations despite higher interest and amortization headwinds.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth and Profitability
Sustained revenue expansion alongside strong gross and EBITDA margins indicates a resilient specialty-products portfolio. This profitability provides resources for reinvestment and supports earnings durability as CSW continues scaling across contractor and industrial channels.
Negative Factors
Higher Leverage
The sharp move from very low prior-year leverage to substantial debt reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to earnings volatility. Higher interest obligations may constrain acquisitions, shareholder returns and investment if operating conditions weaken.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth and Profitability
Sustained revenue expansion alongside strong gross and EBITDA margins indicates a resilient specialty-products portfolio. This profitability provides resources for reinvestment and supports earnings durability as CSW continues scaling across contractor and industrial channels.
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CSW Industrials (CSW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$5.26B
Dividend Yield0.35%
Average Volume (3M)149.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.9
Beta (1Y)1.64
Revenue Growth27.71%
EPS Growth-12.90%
CountryUS
Employees2,700
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Specialties
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.35
Shares Outstanding16,293,488
10 Day Avg. Volume165,606
30 Day Avg. Volume149,125
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.94
Price to Book (P/B)4.13
Price to Sales (P/S)4.01
P/FCF Ratio32.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$347.83Price Target Upside7.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)12.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.28B
CSW Industrials Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CSW Industrials, Inc. is a global enterprise that supplies a diverse portfolio of industrial products across the United States and international markets. The company's business activities are structured into three primary divisions: Contractor Sol...
How the Company Makes Money
CSW makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling branded specialty products through two reportable segments: (1) Contractor Solutions and (2) Specialized Reliability Solutions. In Contractor Solutions, revenue is generated from the sale of b...
CSW Industrials Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 26, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a largely positive operational and financial picture: management delivered record Q4 revenue ($309M, +34% YoY), record adjusted EBITDA ($83M, +39%), record adjusted EPS ($3.14, +21%), and crossed $1.0B in annual revenue while completing multiple strategic acquisitions that are already producing synergies. At the same time, the company faces near-term headwinds including higher interest expense from a shift to net debt, elevated amortization (~$61M annualized), Q4 cash-flow weakness, acquisition-related margin dilution and one-time impairment/exit charges tied to the GRD businesses. Management emphasized realized synergies, pricing and restructuring actions, balance-sheet discipline (net debt/EBITDA 2.55x), and expectations for improved FY27 adjusted EBITDA, EPS (adjusted) and free cash flow. Overall, the positive operating momentum, record metrics, and clear synergy execution outweigh the meaningful but largely non-operational and transitional lowlights reported for the quarter.Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Revenue
Fiscal Q4 revenue of $309.0M, up 34% year-over-year, marking a record quarter and contributing to crossing $1.0B in annual revenue for fiscal 2026.
Negative Updates
Higher Interest Expense and Shift to Net Debt
Interest expense increased materially: Q4 interest expense $11.8M vs prior-year interest income $1.6M; net interest expense in Q4 was ~$13.4M. Fiscal 2027 interest expense is estimated at approximately $46M as the company moved from net cash to net debt ($871.5M outstanding across revolver and Term Loan A at quarter end).
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Quarterly Revenue
Fiscal Q4 revenue of $309.0M, up 34% year-over-year, marking a record quarter and contributing to crossing $1.0B in annual revenue for fiscal 2026.
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Company Guidance
The company guided to full‑year fiscal 2027 revenue growth across all segments (EBS growth excludes the exiting GRD businesses) and “significant” adjusted EPS growth while noting GAAP EPS will be pressured by higher interest and a step‑up in amortization; key quantified assumptions include ~ $61M of annualized intangible amortization, roughly $46M of interest expense, a GAAP tax rate of ~23% and an adjusted tax rate of ~26%, and a net‑debt position of $843M (net debt / EBITDA 2.55x with covenants targeted at 1–3x) with $871.5M outstanding on the revolver/Term Loan A and a $300M swap fixing SOFR at 3.42% for three years; segment specifics call for Contractor Solutions to deliver solid revenue and EBITDA growth with Mars synergies now expected to exceed $12M and Mars parts targeting >30% run‑rate EBITDA by the first anniversary, Specialized Reliability Solutions to realize higher full‑year EBITDA margin (sustained ~20% target) as acquisition synergies and restructuring take effect, Engineered Building Solutions (ex‑GRD) to deliver revenue growth and an EBITDA margin well in excess of 20%, and the company to generate materially stronger free cash flow versus fiscal 2026.CSW Industrials Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.17B | 1.08B | 878.30M | 792.84M | 757.90M | 626.43M |
| Gross Profit | 495.60M | 453.68M | 393.31M | 350.75M | 318.21M | 252.69M |
| EBITDA | 281.06M | 249.86M | 223.39M | 198.90M | 174.52M | 133.06M |
| Net Income | 120.86M | 112.03M | 136.65M | 101.65M | 96.44M | 66.39M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.33B | 2.32B | 1.38B | 1.04B | 1.04B | 995.36M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 47.49M | 33.80M | 225.84M | 22.16M | 18.45M | 16.62M |
| Total Debt | 855.45M | 931.98M | 69.36M | 233.56M | 318.37M | 325.32M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.24B | 1.25B | 286.63M | 408.25M | 499.31M | 510.95M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.07B | 1.05B | 1.07B | 615.72M | 525.67M | 469.09M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 144.28M | 132.40M | 152.10M | 147.76M | 107.50M | 53.44M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 164.63M | 149.65M | 168.36M | 164.33M | 121.45M | 69.09M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -722.35M | -1.04B | -102.22M | -45.45M | -69.72M | -51.46M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 567.71M | 701.47M | 138.05M | -114.07M | -49.29M | -13.04M |
CSW Industrials Technical Analysis
Neutral
322.70
Price Trends
302.95
Positive
290.35
Positive
288.43
Positive
Market Momentum
6.37
Positive
50.32
Neutral
15.46
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSW, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 322.7 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 336.63, above the 50-day MA of 302.95, and above the 200-day MA of 288.43, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 6.37 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 50.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.46 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CSW.
CSW Industrials Risk Analysis
CSW Industrials disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CSW Industrials reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
CSW Industrials Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $3.89B | 17.67 | 21.21% | 1.10% | 5.88% | 49.15% | |
76 Outperform | $3.58B | 32.89 | 11.12% | 0.45% | 12.50% | 3.37% | |
75 Outperform | $4.50B | 29.30 | 11.59% | 1.03% | 7.38% | -10.43% | |
68 Neutral | $6.42B | 148.43 | 2.84% | 0.38% | 13.25% | -48.12% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $5.26B | 43.95 | 11.19% | 0.38% | 27.71% | -12.90% | |
59 Neutral | $3.66B | 150.51 | 1.33% | ― | 15.68% | 133.41% |
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