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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M-25.8%
  • 1Y-22.8%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Data Processing Services has been flat. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 18% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Data Processing Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 09 Apr 2026US$57.5bUS$45.1bUS$1.7b16.5x34.3x1.3x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026US$65.6bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b18.2x38.1x1.5x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026US$72.9bUS$55.7bUS$1.7b24.2x41.8x1.3x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025US$78.2bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.9x23.9x1.8x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025US$75.9bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.6x23.2x1.7x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025US$78.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b22.6x27x1.7x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$85.7bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.7x29x1.8x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$87.5bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.6x29.6x1.8x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$83.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.8x27x1.8x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$81.8bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.2x1.7x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$82.0bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.3x1.7x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$79.9bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.3x25.5x1.7x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$84.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.4x26.9x1.8x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$84.6bUS$47.1bUS$3.4b25.3x25x1.8x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$78.6bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.5x24x1.7x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$81.2bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b21.6x24.8x1.7x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$74.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b19.2x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$77.1bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.7x26.1x1.7x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$77.1bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.6x26.1x1.7x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$75.0bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.3x26x1.6x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$70.3bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.1x23.5x1.5x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$73.6bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.8x24.7x1.6x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$72.2bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.2x26x1.6x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$74.8bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b24.4x26.6x1.7x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$75.0bUS$44.1bUS$2.3b21.9x32.5x1.7x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$77.6bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.4x31.6x1.7x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$76.6bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b22.7x31.1x1.7x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$67.8bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b18.8x24.3x1.5x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$71.4bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b21.9x25.5x1.6x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023US$73.6bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.7x26.4x1.7x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023US$76.4bUS$44.4bUS$2.7b25.4x27.8x1.7x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023US$75.7bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b25.6x27.4x1.7x
Fri, 19 May 2023US$74.2bUS$43.7bUS$2.7b25.3x27x1.7x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023US$78.9bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.7x26.9x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.9x


Total Market Cap: US$78.9bTotal Earnings: US$2.9bTotal Revenue: US$43.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 34.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Data Processing Services compare with similar industries?

US Market2.97%
Tech3.98%
IT0.58%
Data Processing Services1.76%
Internet Services and Infrastructure2.17%
IT Consulting-0.96%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$70.354.0%
+US$652.1m		-9.6%PE21.3x
MMS MaximusUS$65.114.1%
+US$139.1m		-4.1%PE9.6x
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$160.970.6%
+US$115.6m		-30.7%PE17.6x
VRRM Verra MobilityUS$14.813.6%
+US$86.8m		-33.6%PE16.5x
CNXC ConcentrixUS$27.734.4%
+US$75.6m		-43.7%PS0.2x

Latest News

MMS
US$65.11
Maximus
7D
4.1%
1Y
-4.1%
EXLS
US$30.55
ExlService Holdings
7D
0.3%
1Y
-32.1%
TASK
US$6.65
TaskUs
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-49.2%
VRRM
US$14.81
Verra Mobility
7D
3.6%
1Y
-33.6%
BR
US$160.97
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
0.6%
1Y
-30.7%
CNDT
US$1.43
Conduent
7D
7.5%
1Y
-36.7%
TTEC
US$2.43
TTEC Holdings
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-38.6%
CSGS
US$80.10
CSG Systems International
7D
-0.09%
1Y
33.0%

CSGS: Buybacks Dividend Increase And Contract Wins Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts kept their $80.70 price target for CSG Systems International unchanged, noting that only very small adjustments in assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E were made, which did not materially affect their overall view. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 2,053,424 shares, about 7.34% of outstanding stock, for a total of US$157.24 million under the buyback announced on August 2, 2023, including 84,553 shares for US$5.51 million between October 1 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
SSNC
US$70.35
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
4.0%
1Y
-9.6%

SSNC: Client Wins And Margins Will Support Higher Future Cash Flows

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on SS&C Technologies Holdings in a mixed fashion, with one cut of $6 and one increase of $4. These changes reflect updated views on discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions.
CNXC
US$27.73
Concentrix
7D
4.4%
1Y
-43.7%

CNXC: Higher Margin Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Future Undervalued Entry

The analyst price target for Concentrix has shifted from $62.20 to $48.60. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions around slower revenue growth, a higher profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent target cuts from Barrington, Baird, and Canaccord.
G
US$36.93
Genpact
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-23.3%

G: Buybacks And Higher Dividend Will Drive Stronger Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts now hold Genpact's fair value steady at $48.64, with only small tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E used to support their unchanged price target view. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to February 25, 2026, Genpact repurchased 3,415,026 shares, representing 1.98% of its share count, for $145.95m under its ongoing buyback program.
IBEX
US$27.98
IBEX
7D
1.6%
1Y
20.3%