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CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CPSS - US2105021008 - Common Stock

9.24 USD
+0.06 (+0.65%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

CPSS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. CPSS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CPSS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CPSS was profitable.
CPSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CPSS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPSS had a positive operating cash flow.
CPSS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPSS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

CPSS's Return On Assets of 0.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPSS is outperformed by 69.09% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.34%, CPSS is not doing good in the industry: 65.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CPSS's Return On Invested Capital of 0.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPSS is outperformed by 60.00% 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 12.59%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CPSS (4.65%) is worse than 67.27% of its industry peers.
CPSS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPSS has a worse Operating Margin (3.97%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPSS has declined.
CPSS's Gross Margin of 46.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPSS outperforms 43.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPSS has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPSS is destroying value.
CPSS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPSS has less shares outstanding
CPSS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CPSS Yearly Shares OutstandingCPSS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CPSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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 worse Altman-Z score (0.24) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
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.
CPSS has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 11.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPSS (11.17) is worse than 87.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.17
Debt/FCF 12.25
Altman-Z 0.24
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC5.26%
CPSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

CPSS has a Current Ratio of 0.16. This is a bad value and indicates that CPSS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPSS has a Current ratio of 0.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPSS underperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.16 indicates that CPSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.16, CPSS is not doing good in the industry: 76.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.16
Quick Ratio 0.16
CPSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CPSS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.20%.
CPSS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.11% yearly.
CPSS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.94%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.50% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CPSS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.61% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
CPSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
CPSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CPSS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.55.
CPSS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say CPSS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.25, the valuation of CPSS can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPSS is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say CPSS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.55
Fwd PE 6.25
CPSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CPSS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPSS is cheaper than 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.73
EV/EBITDA 206.83
CPSS Per share dataCPSS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CPSS's earnings are expected to grow with 30.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y30.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CPSS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES

NASDAQ:CPSS (12/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 9.24 0 (0%)

9.24

+0.06 (+0.65%)

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 Owners24.4%
Inst Owner Change48.83%
Ins Owners30.98%
Ins Owner Change-0.92%
Market Cap203.93M
Revenue(TTM)418.86M
Net Income(TTM)19.49M
Analysts85.71
Price Target14.28 (54.55%)
Short Float %2.83%
Short Ratio11.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-6.67%
PT rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.55
Fwd PE 6.25
P/S 0.49
P/FCF 0.73
P/OCF 0.73
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.66
EV/EBITDA 206.83
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY8.66%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY16.01%
FCF(TTM)12.71
FCFY137.57%
OCF(TTM)12.74
OCFY137.92%
SpS18.98
BVpS13.94
TBVpS13.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number15.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC5.26%
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.


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CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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The financial health rating of CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) is 1 / 10.