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CTS (CTS) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. CTS disclosed 38 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CTS reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Risk Distribution
38Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

CTS disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks20406080Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedCTS Risk Factors
Risk Removed (1)Risk Changed (1)
  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
    We have a substantial amount of goodwill on our balance sheet. Future write-offs of goodwill may have the effect of decreasing our earnings or increasing our losses.

    We have obtained growth through acquisitions of other companies and businesses. Under existing accounting standards, we are required to periodically review goodwill for possible impairment. In the event that we are required to write down the value of any assets under these pronouncements, it may materially and adversely affect our earnings.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 11 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
38
-38
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

because we currently derive a substantial portion of our revenues from a small number of customers, any decrease in orders from these customers could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.substantial portion of our revenuesdeterioration of general economic, political, credit and/or capital market conditions could adversely affect our financial performance, our ability to grow or sustain our business, financial condition and results of operations, and our ability to access the capital markets.adversely affect our financial performancea portion of our revenue is derived from the sale of defense-related products through various contracts and subcontracts. these contracts may be suspended, canceled, or delayed, which could have an adverse impact on our revenues.sale of defense-related productswe may restructure our operations or fail to execute capital projects as planned, which may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.fail to execute capital projectsloss of our key management and other personnel, or an inability to attract key management and other personnel, could materially affect our business.inability to attract key managementthe impacts of supply chain constraints, increased tariffs and inflationary pressures could adversely impact our operating results.impacts of supply chain constraintswe have a substantial amount of goodwill on our balance sheet. future write-offs of goodwill may have the effect of decreasing our earnings or increasing our losses.future write-offs of goodwillthe estimates and assumptions on which our financial projections are based may prove to be inaccurate, which may cause our actual results to materially differ from such projections, which may adversely affect our future profitability, cash flows and stock price.adversely affect our future profitabilitywe have a substantial amount of goodwill on our balance sheet. future write-offs of goodwill may have the effect of decreasing our earnings or increasing our losses.effect of decreasing our earningswe sell products to customers in cyclical industries that are subject to significant downturns that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.materially adversely affect our business

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 38

Share Price & Shareholder Rights2 | 5.3%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Shareholder activism efforts or unsolicited offers from a third party could cause a material disruption to our business and financial results.

    We may be subject to various legal and business challenges due to actions instituted by shareholder activists or an unsolicited third-party offer. Perceived uncertainties as to our future direction as a result of shareholder activism may lead to the perception of a change in the direction of the business or other instability and may affect our relationships with vendors, customers, prospective and current employees and others. Proposed or future laws and regulations may increase the chance we become the target of shareholder activist campaigns, including environmental, social, and governance-related actions. If shareholder activist campaigns are initiated against us, our response to such actions could be costly and time-consuming, which could divert the attention and resources of our Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and senior management from the pursuit of our business strategies, which could harm our business, negatively impact our stock price, and have an adverse effect on our business and financial results.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    We may not continue to repurchase our common stock or make repurchases of our common stock at favorable prices.

    In November 2025, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock. This program replaces the prior share repurchase program that was approved in February 2024. The program has no set expiration date and allows for repurchases from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual amount of share repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including our evaluation of general market and economic conditions, our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock. The repurchase program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. A reduction in, or the completion of, our repurchase program could have a negative effect on our stock price. We can provide no assurance that we will repurchase our common stock at favorable prices, or at all. On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("Inflation Reduction Act") was enacted. The Inflation Reduction Act imposes on publicly-traded companies a new, nondeductible excise tax equal to 1% of the fair market value of any stock of a company that is repurchased after December 31, 2022, during its taxable year. Because this excise tax would be payable by us, and not by a redeeming holder, the imposition of this excise tax could cause a reduction in the cash available on hand to implement the repurchase program.

Accounting & Financial Operations5 | 13.2%
Debt & Financing2 | 5.3%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 5.3%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.