CENIT Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
CENIT is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 65.5% and 3.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 65.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.6% in 3 years.
Key information
65.5%
Earnings growth rate
65.84%
EPS growth rate
| Software earnings growth | 15.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.3% |
| Future return on equity | 14.60% |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 15 Apr 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 26
CSH: Higher Future P/E And New Leadership Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for CENIT at €16.0 per share, up from €15.0. This change reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, while keeping the discount rate broadly similar. What's in the News CEO transition planned, with current CEO Peter Schneck set to step down as Chairman of the Management Board at the end of April 30, 2026, by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board (Key Developments) Current COO Martin Thiel appointed as new CEO and member of the Management Board effective May 1, 2026, bringing extensive company experience from various management roles (Key Developments) Martin Thiel, together with CFO Johannes Fues, has been involved in the transformation and realignment of the CENIT Group, which may shape how the new leadership team runs the business (Key Developments) CENIT issued earnings guidance for fiscal year 2026, targeting consolidated revenues of at least €210.0m (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated estimate raised from €15.0 to €16.0 per share, a modest upward adjustment.Narrative Update • Apr 12
CSH: Higher Future P/E Assumption Will Support Perceived Undervalued Upside
Analysts have maintained their CENIT fair value estimate at €15.00. They have made a slightly lower discount rate assumption, modest adjustments to the long-term revenue growth and profit margin outlook, and adopted a higher assumed future P/E multiple, all of which shape the refreshed price target narrative.Narrative Update • Mar 28
CSH: Higher Margin Assumptions And Lower P/E Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on CENIT from €16.00 to €15.00, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Guiding fair value has been reduced from €16.00 to €15.00.Narrative Update • Mar 13
CSH: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have maintained their €16.00 price target for CENIT, incorporating minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their updated assessment. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €16.00 remains unchanged in the updated assessment.Narrative Update • Feb 26
CSH: Upcoming Investor Day Will Clarify Profitability Outlook And Undervalued Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for CENIT steady at €16.00, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that still support the same headline valuation level. What's in the News CENIT plans an Analyst/Investor Day event titled "CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Analyst/Investor Day," giving the market a fresh touchpoint with management's updated assumptions and priorities (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 11
CSH: Upcoming Investor Day Will Highlight Margin Outlook And Undervalued Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for CENIT at €16.00, noting that updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E led only to minor adjustments rather than a change in the overall price target. What's in the News CENIT is scheduled to host an Analyst/Investor Day, providing a forum for management to update investors and analysts on the business and outlook (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 27
CSH: Upcoming Analyst Day Will Showcase Margin Outlook And Supportive Thesis
Analysts have maintained their price target for CENIT at €16.00. They have slightly adjusted their assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, but in their view the stock's estimated fair value remains unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 12
CSH: Upcoming Analyst Day Will Highlight Rising Margins And Bullish Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target on CENIT lower, from €17.20 to €16.00. This reflects updated assumptions that combine more moderate revenue growth expectations with higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 03
CENIT (ETR:CSH) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Acquisitions Of Analysis Prime And CCE Expected To Continue Contributing To Future Revenue
Successful acquisitions and SaaS model adoption are driving revenue growth and providing stable, predictable revenue flows.Analysis Article • Nov 16
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:CSH) Stock Retreats 26% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
The CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Analysis Article • Nov 12
CENIT's (ETR:CSH) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:CSH ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. We think that...Analysis Article • Nov 08
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Just Missed EPS By 57%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Nov 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That CENIT (ETR:CSH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 04
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great. It...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For CENIT (ETR:CSH)
Despite CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:CSH ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the market...Analysis Article • Jan 25
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:CSH) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 100% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CENIT fair value estimate is €30.15 CENIT is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Jan 25
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:CSH) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Oct 12
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:CSH) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for CENIT is €24.65 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CENIT's €13.55...Analysis Article • Nov 30
CENIT (ETR:CSH) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • May 12
CENIT's (ETR:CSH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:CSH ) dividend will be increasing to €0.75 on 25th of May. This will take the annual...Analysis Article • Apr 17
CENIT's (ETR:CSH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 25th of May to €0.75...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Results: CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
It's been a good week for CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Analysis Article • Apr 03
CENIT's (ETR:CSH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CSH ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 25th of May to €0.75...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Returns On Capital At CENIT (ETR:CSH) Paint A Concerning Picture
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Estimating The Fair Value Of CENIT Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:CSH)
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of CENIT...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 239 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 2 |
| 12/31/2027 | 228 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 2 |
| 12/31/2026 | 215 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 2 |
| 12/31/2025 | 210 | -1 | 12 | 14 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 210 | -5 | 11 | 13 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 212 | -5 | 8 | 9 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 208 | -5 | 8 | 9 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 207 | -2 | 9 | 10 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 203 | 3 | 5 | 7 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 197 | 3 | 5 | 6 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 192 | 5 | 8 | 9 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 185 | 4 | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 180 | 7 | 7 | 9 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 176 | 7 | 10 | 13 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 170 | 7 | 7 | 9 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 162 | 6 | 10 | 11 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 158 | 4 | 11 | 11 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 150 | 4 | 7 | 8 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 147 | 4 | 11 | 12 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 146 | 4 | 8 | 8 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 136 | 3 | 8 | 8 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 137 | 2 | 12 | 13 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 137 | 1 | 9 | 10 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 142 | 2 | 11 | 12 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 155 | 5 | 9 | 11 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 162 | 6 | 6 | 8 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 170 | 7 | 8 | 11 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 172 | 7 | 9 | 12 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 173 | 6 | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 172 | 6 | N/A | 12 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 170 | 6 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 170 | 6 | N/A | 10 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 173 | 7 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 175 | 8 | N/A | 11 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 163 | 8 | N/A | 8 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 152 | 9 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 136 | 7 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 122 | 7 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 124 | 8 | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 124 | 8 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 122 | 7 | N/A | 8 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 124 | 7 | N/A | 6 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 121 | 7 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 121 | 7 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 121 | 7 | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 123 | 7 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: CSH is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (1.9%).
Earnings vs Market: CSH is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: CSH is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: CSH's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (6.4% per year).
High Growth Revenue: CSH's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: CSH's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.6%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 18:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Cosmin Filker | GBC AG |
| Kai Kindermann | Montega AG |
| Christoph Hoffmann | Montega AG |