CPSS Consumer Portfolio Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Consumer Portfolio Services stock as of Apr 2, 2025 is 9.57. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.9 and the stock price of $8.61 per share. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 14% from the past four quarters average of 8.4.

CPSS PE ratio history

How has CPSS's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Consumer Portfolio Services for the last ten years is 16.56. The current PE ratio of 9.57 is 42% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, CPSS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2018 quarter at 370, when the stock price was $3.7 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 1.71 with a price of $7.27 and an EPS of $4.25.

Today
9.56
Average
16.56
Median
4.4
Minimum
1.71
Maximum
370

Consumer Portfolio Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 534.44% in 2013

Maximum annual decrease: -81.85% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 12.07 179.4% $10.86 $0.9
2023 4.32 100% $9.37 $2.17
2022 2.16 -61.57% $8.85 $4.1
2021 5.62 27.15% $11.85 $2.11
2020 4.42 -68.52% $4.24 $0.96
2019 14.04 216.93% $3.37 $0.24
2018 4.43 -81.85% $3.01 $0.68
2017 24.41 471.66% $4.15 $0.17
2016 4.27 10.34% $5.12 $1.2
2015 3.87 -37.98% $5.19 $1.34
2014 6.24 -34.86% $7.36 $1.18
2013 9.58 534.44% $9.39 $0.98
2012 1.51 N/A $5.36 $3.56
2011 N/A N/A $0.89 -$0.76
2010 N/A N/A $1.19 -$1.9

Consumer Portfolio Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 12.07 28.68% $10.86 $0.9
Sep 2024 9.38 21.5% $9.38 $1
Jun 2024 7.72 75.45% $9.8 $1.27
Mar 2024 4.4 1.85% $7.56 $1.72
Dec 2023 4.32 21.35% $9.37 $2.17
Sep 2023 3.56 0% $9.07 $2.55
Jun 2023 3.56 26.24% $11.67 $3.28
Mar 2023 2.82 30.56% $10.69 $3.79
Dec 2022 2.16 26.32% $8.85 $4.1
Sep 2022 1.71 -39.58% $7.27 $4.25
Jun 2022 2.83 -20.06% $10.25 $3.62
Mar 2022 3.54 -37.01% $10.16 $2.87
Dec 2021 5.62 39.45% $11.85 $2.11
Sep 2021 4.03 -8.62% $5.8 $1.44
Jun 2021 4.41 -21.25% $4.5 $1.02

CPSS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CPSS for the past years

CPSS's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.

3-year avg
4.96
5-year avg
4.76
10-year avg
16.56
15-year avg
14.11

CPSS PE vs peers

What is CPSS's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers AXP and ALLY, CPSS's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ATLC's and RM's. Consumer Portfolio Services is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.57) than its peer group average of 14.05.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
RM Regional Management Corp 7.31 $307.53M
ATLC Atlanticus Holdings Corp 8.93 $799.3M
CPSS Consumer Portfolio Services Inc 9.56 $184.41M
AXP American Express Co 18.8 $185.47B
ALLY Ally Financial Inc 20.32 $11.36B

Frequently asked questions

What is Consumer Portfolio Services's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CPSS stock is 9.57 as of Apr 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for CPSS stock is 4.96.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for CPSS stock is 4.76.

What is the highest PE ratio for CPSS?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 370 and it was in the Sep 2018 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CPSS compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CPSS is 42% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Consumer Portfolio Services's PE ratio so low?

CPSS's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is CPSS's PE ratio calculated (Consumer Portfolio Services PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Consumer Portfolio Services's stock price is $8.61. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.9. Therefore, Consumer Portfolio Services's P/E ratio for today is 9.57. PE RATIO(9.57) = STOCK PRICE($8.61) / TTM EPS($0.9)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.