CSII  Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Medical/Dental Instruments

Market Cap.

457.0M

Varying Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years

CSII has efficiently invested its financial resources in buildings, projects, and equipment, resulting in strong returns. However, there is a substantial variation in their Cash ROIC from year-to-year. This company may have unreliable free cash flow or operates in a business where invested capital costs increase substantially on a sporadic basis. Look at reasons for this inconsistency to determine the likelihood of future sustainability.

CSII has created $44.07 of cash for every $100 invested.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in June
20072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow -34.95M -44.65M -30.67M -14.36M -9.44M
divided by
Invested Capital -7.83M -3.35M 2.79M 3.90M 10.41M
Cash ROIC 446.26% 1,334.03% -1,101.15% -368.11% -90.68%

Very Poor Return on Equity over the past 5 years

CSII has shown an inability to deliver results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management, CSII operating in a highly competitive industry, or having a weak business in general.

CSII has generated a $60.93 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in June
20072008200920102011
Net Income 7.69M -41.13M -9.11M -23.90M -11.13M
divided by
Stockholders' Equity 82.40M 42.14M 30.33M 17.72M 21.64M
Return on Equity 9.33% -97.59% -30.05% -134.94% -51.42%

Poor Business Performance over the past 10 years

CSII's inability to produce positive free cash flow for the majority of the past 10 years is concerning. It should be a red flag, since this company does not have a track record of delivering results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management or the nature of its business.

CSII has been losing money for the majority of the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in June
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow - - -18.07M -28.03M 20.96M -34.95M -44.65M -30.67M -14.36M -9.44M