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CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PMTS - US12634H2004 - Common Stock

13.82 USD
+0.05 (+0.36%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM
13.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PMTS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PMTS against 35 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. PMTS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PMTS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes PMTS very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PMTS had positive earnings in the past year.
PMTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PMTS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PMTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PMTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPMTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PMTS (3.53%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.93%, PMTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PMTS is above the industry average of 16.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.93%) for PMTS is well below the 3 year average (20.36%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PMTS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.93%
ROA(3y)8.68%
ROA(5y)7.61%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)20.36%
ROIC(5y)19.24%
PMTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPMTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.79%, PMTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
PMTS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PMTS has a Operating Margin of 10.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PMTS outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
PMTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PMTS has a Gross Margin (31.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PMTS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.18%
PM (TTM) 2.79%
GM 31.89%
OM growth 3Y-6.21%
OM growth 5Y14.21%
PM growth 3Y-1.41%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.87%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
PMTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPMTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PMTS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PMTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PMTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PMTS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PMTS Yearly Shares OutstandingPMTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
PMTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPMTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

PMTS has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that PMTS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.20, PMTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PMTS is 11.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take PMTS, 11.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.12, PMTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.12
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.4%
PMTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPMTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.56 indicates that PMTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PMTS's Current ratio of 2.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PMTS outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that PMTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PMTS has a better Quick ratio (1.53) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.53
PMTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPMTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PMTS have decreased by -8.40% in the last year.
PMTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.51% yearly.
PMTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.48%.
Measured over the past years, PMTS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.4%
EPS 3Y6.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y11.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-26.59%
EPS Next 2Y19.82%
EPS Next 3Y27.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
PMTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPMTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
PMTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPMTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.52, the valuation of PMTS can be described as reasonable.
PMTS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PMTS is cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PMTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PMTS.
94.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PMTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PMTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.52
Fwd PE 5.83
PMTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPMTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PMTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PMTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PMTS is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.68
EV/EBITDA 6.19
PMTS Per share dataPMTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PMTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PMTS's earnings are expected to grow with 27.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.82%
EPS Next 3Y27.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PMTS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CPI CARD GROUP INC

NASDAQ:PMTS (1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 13.82 0 (0%)

13.82

+0.05 (+0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/bmo
Inst Owners27.86%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.88%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap157.41M
Revenue(TTM)515.58M
Net Income(TTM)14.37M
Analysts82
Price Target28.82 (108.54%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio4.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-75.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-92.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-58.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-46.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-92.2%
Max EPS beat(4)4.94%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-37.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.4%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.52
Fwd PE 5.83
P/S 0.31
P/FCF 5.68
P/OCF 3.38
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.19
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY8.68%
EPS(NY)2.37
Fwd EY17.14%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY17.62%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY29.59%
SpS45.27
BVpS-2.25
TBVpS-8.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.17%
ROIC 11.93%
ROICexc 12.55%
ROICexgc 16.26%
OM 10.18%
PM (TTM) 2.79%
GM 31.89%
FCFM 5.38%
ROA(3y)8.68%
ROA(5y)7.61%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)20.36%
ROIC(5y)19.24%
ROICexc(3y)21.91%
ROICexc(5y)21.68%
ROICexgc(3y)30.11%
ROICexgc(5y)33.03%
ROCE(3y)27.59%
ROCE(5y)26.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.33%
OM growth 3Y-6.21%
OM growth 5Y14.21%
PM growth 3Y-1.41%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.87%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.12
Debt/EBITDA 4.25
Cap/Depr 93.8%
Cap/Sales 3.65%
Interest Coverage 1.63
Cash Conversion 64.18%
Profit Quality 192.99%
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score4
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)72.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.42%
Profit Quality(3y)108.86%
Profit Quality(5y)96.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.4%
EPS 3Y6.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
EPS Next Y-26.59%
EPS Next 2Y19.82%
EPS Next 3Y27.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y11.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
Revenue Next Year12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.55%
EBIT growth 3Y1.87%
EBIT growth 5Y27.41%
EBIT Next Year47.62%
EBIT Next 3Y24.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-14.37%
FCF growth 3Y49.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.15%
OCF growth 3Y28.89%
OCF growth 5Y72.45%

CPI CARD GROUP INC / PMTS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PMTS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PMTS.


What is the valuation status of CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of PMTS stock?

CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is CPI CARD GROUP INC?

The financial health rating of CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) stock?

The dividend rating of CPI CARD GROUP INC (PMTS) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.