CTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CTS - CTS Corporation
$58.32
-2.97 (-4.85%)
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5d:
-5.55%
30d:
+6.83%
90d:
+1.5%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$95.87
Based on 11.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$59.53
2.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CTS is currently trading at $58.32, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $52.95 to $59.29. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.2) is in line with its historical norms (19.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CTS is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $55.60, while resistance sits at $62.02. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: CTS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CTS is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $55.60, while resistance sits at $62.02. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: CTS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$52.95 -
$59.29
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
67.6%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-4.8%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($58.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.3% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.6% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$52.95 -
$59.29
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$55.60
Resistance Level
$62.02
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.18
Wall Street Target
$58.00
(-0.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
34.1%
Profit Margin
12.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.3% premium
PE vs Historical
20.2 vs 19.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$59.08
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$59.85
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$60.62
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→19)
PE COMPRESSION
$58.28
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: 18.9%)
$107.29
(+84%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 18.9%)
$98.11
(+68%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.2, Growth: 18.9%)
$83.39
(+43%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (26x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.19 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.34
Bull Case
$83.27
(+43%)
Analyst growth 23.5%, PE expands to 28.8
Base Case
$75.70
(+30%)
Market implied 23.5%, PE stable at 26.2
Bear Case
$41.68
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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