9.19 USD
+0.16 (+1.77%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CPSS. CPSS was compared to 53 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. CPSS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CPSS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPSS was profitable.
- CPSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CPSS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CPSS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.51%, CPSS is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 6.34%, CPSS is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CPSS has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPSS underperforms 64.15% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPSS is significantly below the industry average of 12.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 6.34% | ||
| ROIC | 0.32% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.69%
ROE(3y)20.24%
ROE(5y)20.98%
ROIC(3y)1.36%
ROIC(5y)1.73%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 4.65%, CPSS is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPSS has grown nicely.
- CPSS has a worse Operating Margin (3.97%) than 64.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPSS has declined.
- CPSS has a Gross Margin (46.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CPSS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 46.23% |
OM growth 3Y-59.4%
OM growth 5Y-8.29%
PM growth 3Y-33.4%
PM growth 5Y26.98%
GM growth 3Y-12.4%
GM growth 5Y-6.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPSS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPSS has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CPSS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CPSS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CPSS has an Altman-Z score of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that CPSS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CPSS has a Altman-Z score (0.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CPSS is 12.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPSS, 12.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.25, CPSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 11.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 11.17, CPSS is not doing good in the industry: 84.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 11.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.16 indicates that CPSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.16, CPSS is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.16 indicates that CPSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.16, CPSS is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CPSS have decreased by -7.20% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CPSS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.11% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, CPSS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.2%
EPS 3Y-24.58%
EPS 5Y29.11%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.8%
3.2 Future
- CPSS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.61% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CPSS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.53%
EPS Next 2Y30.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y11.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CPSS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.49.
- CPSS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CPSS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.21, the valuation of CPSS can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPSS is valued cheaper than 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say CPSS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CPSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPSS is more expensive than 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPSS is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 206.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CPSS's earnings are expected to grow with 30.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y30.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CPSS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:CPSS (1/15/2026, 12:44:33 PM)
9.19
+0.16 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners24.41%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners30.53%
Ins Owner Change-2.48%
Market Cap202.82M
Revenue(TTM)418.86M
Net Income(TTM)19.49M
Analysts85.71
Price Target14.28 (55.39%)
Short Float %3.16%
Short Ratio12.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.59%
Max EPS beat(2)-21.57%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.91%
Max EPS beat(4)-21.57%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 206.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY8.71%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY16.09%
FCF(TTM)12.71
FCFY138.31%
OCF(TTM)12.74
OCFY138.67%
SpS18.98
BVpS13.94
TBVpS13.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number15.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 6.34% | ||
| ROCE | 0.44% | ||
| ROIC | 0.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.32% | ||
| OM | 3.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 46.23% | ||
| FCFM | 66.98% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.69%
ROE(3y)20.24%
ROE(5y)20.98%
ROIC(3y)1.36%
ROIC(5y)1.73%
ROICexc(3y)1.37%
ROICexc(5y)1.74%
ROICexgc(3y)1.38%
ROICexgc(5y)1.76%
ROCE(3y)1.89%
ROCE(5y)2.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-61.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-61.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.61%
OM growth 3Y-59.4%
OM growth 5Y-8.29%
PM growth 3Y-33.4%
PM growth 5Y26.98%
GM growth 3Y-12.4%
GM growth 5Y-6.49%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 11.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 195.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 1602.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1439.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
F-Score5
WACC5.24%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)82.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.34%
Profit Quality(3y)662.42%
Profit Quality(5y)700.15%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.2%
EPS 3Y-24.58%
EPS 5Y29.11%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-3.53%
EPS Next 2Y30.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.8%
Revenue Next Year11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y11.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y110.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.66%
FCF growth 3Y5.95%
FCF growth 5Y1.55%
OCF growth 1Y20.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.65%
OCF growth 5Y1.52%
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES / CPSS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CPSS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CPSS.
What is the valuation status for CPSS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) stock?
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) is 11.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
What is the expected EPS growth for CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) is expected to decline by -3.53% in the next year.