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PRA GROUP INC (PRAA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PRAA - Nasdaq - US69354N1063 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.41  -0.25 (-1.6%)

After market: 15.41 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PRAA. PRAA was compared to 53 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. PRAA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PRAA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PRAA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PRAA has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PRAA 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years PRAA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
PRAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPRAA 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 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

PRAA has a Return On Assets (1.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.81%, PRAA is not doing good in the industry: 62.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.64%, PRAA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PRAA is significantly below the industry average of 10.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.64%) for PRAA is above the 3 year average (4.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.37%
ROE 5.81%
ROIC 5.64%
ROA(3y)0.8%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)2.87%
ROE(5y)6.79%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)5.51%
PRAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPRAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PRAA (6.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PRAA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PRAA's Operating Margin of 30.83% is amongst the best of the industry. PRAA outperforms 88.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRAA has grown nicely.
PRAA's Gross Margin of 80.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PRAA outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
PRAA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.83%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 80.15%
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y2.67%
PM growth 3Y-27.64%
PM growth 5Y-5.66%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
PRAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPRAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PRAA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PRAA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PRAA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PRAA is higher compared to a year ago.
PRAA Yearly Shares OutstandingPRAA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
PRAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPRAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that PRAA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRAA has a Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is in the better half of the industry: PRAA outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.00 is on the high side and indicates that PRAA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.00, PRAA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.18%
PRAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPRAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 27.31 indicates that PRAA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PRAA has a better Current ratio (27.31) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 27.31 indicates that PRAA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PRAA has a Quick ratio of 27.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRAA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 27.31
Quick Ratio 27.31
PRAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPRAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 2277.55% over the past year.
PRAA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.19% yearly.
PRAA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 38.87%.
Measured over the past years, PRAA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2277.55%
EPS 3Y-23.76%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.57%
Revenue growth 5Y1.85%
Sales Q2Q%24.36%

3.2 Future

PRAA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.51%
EPS Next 2Y11.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PRAA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPRAA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PRAA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPRAA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.61, the valuation of PRAA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PRAA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PRAA is cheaper than 73.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PRAA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.88, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PRAA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRAA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PRAA is cheaper than 69.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PRAA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.04.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.61
Fwd PE 6.88
PRAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRAA 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, PRAA is valued a bit cheaper than 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.53
PRAA Per share dataPRAA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

PRA GROUP INC

NASDAQ:PRAA (8/8/2025, 8:01:17 PM)

After market: 15.41 0 (0%)

15.41

-0.25 (-1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners99.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.53%
Ins Owners1.08%
Ins Owner Change20.23%
Market Cap611.16M
Analysts78
Price Target26.18 (69.89%)
Short Float %2.12%
Short Ratio1.91
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-80.05%
Max EPS beat(2)4.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)144.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-80.05%
Max EPS beat(4)541.71%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)117.64%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)54.59%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)47.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.8%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.91%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.61
Fwd PE 6.88
P/S 0.54
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.5
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA 11.53
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY15.12%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY14.55%
FCF(TTM)-1.98
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.87
OCFYN/A
SpS28.46
BVpS30.74
TBVpS20.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.37%
ROE 5.81%
ROCE 6.98%
ROIC 5.64%
ROICexc 5.79%
ROICexgc 6.43%
OM 30.83%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 80.15%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.8%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)2.87%
ROE(5y)6.79%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)5.51%
ROICexc(3y)4.64%
ROICexc(5y)5.63%
ROICexgc(3y)5.26%
ROICexgc(5y)6.43%
ROCE(3y)5.61%
ROCE(5y)6.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.27%
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y2.67%
PM growth 3Y-27.64%
PM growth 5Y-5.66%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.16
Cap/Depr 37.58%
Cap/Sales 0.39%
Interest Coverage 1.48
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 27.31
Quick Ratio 27.31
Altman-Z 1.96
F-Score5
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)46.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2277.55%
EPS 3Y-23.76%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y-18.51%
EPS Next 2Y11.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.57%
Revenue growth 5Y1.85%
Sales Q2Q%24.36%
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y69.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 5Y4.57%
EBIT Next Year8.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-495.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2217.97%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A