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CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES (CPSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CPSS - US2105021008 - Common Stock

8.15 USD
-0.09 (-1.09%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
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After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CPSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. CPSS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CPSS.


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.
CPSS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CPSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of CPSS (0.52%) is worse than 64.81% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPSS (6.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.21%, CPSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.59% of the companies in the same industry.
CPSS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.36%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.02%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE 6.41%
ROIC 0.21%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.79%, CPSS is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CPSS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPSS has a Operating Margin of 2.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPSS underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPSS has declined.
CPSS has a Gross Margin (46.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPSS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.7%
PM (TTM) 4.79%
GM 46.69%
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

CPSS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CPSS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPSS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CPSS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.24, we must say that CPSS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CPSS (0.24) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPSS is 12.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPSS, 12.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.79, CPSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 11.20 is on the high side and indicates that CPSS has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 11.20, CPSS is doing worse than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.2
Debt/FCF 12.79
Altman-Z 0.24
ROIC/WACC0.04
WACC5.18%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.26 indicates that CPSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPSS has a worse Current ratio (0.26) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
CPSS has a Quick Ratio of 0.26. 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 Quick ratio of 0.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPSS underperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.26
Quick Ratio 0.26
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

The earnings per share for CPSS have decreased strongly by -25.62% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CPSS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.13%.
CPSS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.62%
EPS 3Y-24.58%
EPS 5Y29.11%
EPS Q2Q%3.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%21.45%

3.2 Future

CPSS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.53% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPSS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.48%
Revenue Next 2Y13.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 500M
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 10.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPSS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. CPSS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.32, the valuation of CPSS can be described as very cheap.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPSS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 4.32
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPSS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPSS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.68
EV/EBITDA 299.71
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CPSS's earnings are expected to grow with 47.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y47.53%
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 (9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 8.15 0 (0%)

8.15

-0.09 (-1.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners24.87%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners31.96%
Ins Owner Change6.57%
Market Cap181.09M
Analysts85.71
Price Target15.3 (87.73%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio15.26
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)-31.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.59%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.91%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.63%
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)-3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 4.32
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 0.68
P/OCF 0.68
P/B 0.6
P/tB 0.6
EV/EBITDA 299.71
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY9.82%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY23.15%
FCF(TTM)11.94
FCFY146.51%
OCF(TTM)11.98
OCFY146.93%
SpS18.25
BVpS13.64
TBVpS13.64
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE 6.41%
ROCE 0.3%
ROIC 0.21%
ROICexc 0.21%
ROICexgc 0.22%
OM 2.7%
PM (TTM) 4.79%
GM 46.69%
FCFM 65.43%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-61.84%
ROICexcg 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 11.2
Debt/FCF 12.79
Debt/EBITDA 285.63
Cap/Depr 83.55%
Cap/Sales 0.19%
Interest Coverage 0.05
Cash Conversion 2239.79%
Profit Quality 1365.35%
Current Ratio 0.26
Quick Ratio 0.26
Altman-Z 0.24
F-Score5
WACC5.18%
ROIC/WACC0.04
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)-25.62%
EPS 3Y-24.58%
EPS 5Y29.11%
EPS Q2Q%3.01%
EPS Next Y10.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%21.45%
Revenue Next Year13.48%
Revenue Next 2Y13.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23%
FCF growth 3Y5.95%
FCF growth 5Y1.55%
OCF growth 1Y22.68%
OCF growth 3Y5.65%
OCF growth 5Y1.52%