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PMTS

BULLISH
$17.89 Live
CPI Card Group Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $28.25 (+57.9%)
$10.81 52W Range $27.71

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
Market cap
$205.03M
P/E
14.31
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
2.8%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
70%
PMTS presents a classic deep-value opportunity, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a significant valuation gap between its current price ($17.89) and its intrinsic value ($26.94). While the negative Price/Book ratio indicates a precarious balance sheet with negative equity, the company's strong revenue growth (22.3%) and an exceptionally low Forward P/E of 5.17 suggest a recovery play. Recent short-term price momentum is positive, and analyst targets ($28.25) align with the growth-based intrinsic value. However, the lack of an Altman Z-Score and inconsistent earnings surprises necessitate a cautious approach to financial health.

Key Strengths

Significant undervaluation with a PEG ratio of 0.57
Strong top-line growth with 22.3% YoY revenue increase
Very low Forward P/E (5.17) compared to sector average (46.11)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.44
Positive analyst consensus with a 'strong_buy' recommendation

Key Risks

Negative Price/Book ratio (-11.82) indicating negative shareholders' equity
Highly volatile earnings track record with only 1/4 beats in the last year
Bearish long-term technical trend (1Y change of -28.2%)
Low profit margins (2.75%) leaving little room for operational error
Exposure to macroeconomic headwinds and consumer credit worthiness
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$25.5
+42.5% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
50
Moderate
Value
90
Future
75
Past
40
Health
45
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Undervalued Recovery Play
Key drivers: Low Forward P/E, Strong Revenue Growth, Negative Equity Risk
Confidence
75%
Value
90/100

Ref P/E 14.31, Forward P/E 5.17, PEG 0.57

Positives
  • P/E of 14.31 is well below sector average
  • PEG ratio < 1.0
  • Price/Sales of 0.38 is extremely low
Watchpoints
  • Negative Price/Book ratio
Future
75/100

Ref Growth rates and Analyst Target $28.25

Positives
  • 22.3% YoY Revenue Growth
  • Strong Q/Q Revenue growth (22.35%)
  • High analyst price targets
Watchpoints
  • Inconsistent EPS delivery
Past
40/100

Ref 1Y Change -28.2% and Earnings Track Record

Positives
  • Recent 1-month price recovery (+23.8%)
Watchpoints
  • Poor 1Y and 3Y price performance
  • Frequent earnings misses over the last 2 years
Health
45/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9 and Price/Book

Positives
  • Current Ratio 2.44
  • Quick Ratio 1.39
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable but not strong)
  • Negative Equity (Price/Book -11.82)
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield N/A, Payout 0%

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments
  • 0/100 Dividend Strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$17.89
Analyst Target
$28.25
Upside/Downside
+57.9%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PMTS and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-16
PMT
CPI Card Group Inc.
Primary
5Y
+9.1%
3Y
-59.3%
1Y
-28.2%
6M
+17.1%
1M
+23.8%
1W
+5.0%
CMT
Community Bancorp
Peer
5Y
+130.5%
3Y
+116.2%
1Y
+119.1%
6M
+63.4%
1M
+15.3%
1W
+16.1%
INB
First Internet Bancorp
Peer
5Y
-30.3%
3Y
+43.6%
1Y
+4.8%
6M
+10.4%
1M
+18.1%
1W
+12.5%
KTW
K2 Capital Acquisition Corporation
Peer
5Y
+1.2%
3Y
+1.2%
1Y
+1.2%
6M
+1.2%
1M
+1.2%
1W
+1.1%
OPB
OP Bancorp
Peer
5Y
+69.9%
3Y
+79.1%
1Y
+30.6%
6M
+5.6%
1M
+7.5%
1W
+1.0%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
14.31
Forward P/E
5.17
PEG Ratio
0.57
P/B Ratio
-11.82
P/S Ratio
0.38
EV/Revenue
0.96
EV/EBITDA
6.74
Market Cap
$205.03M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 2.75%
Operating Margin 9.28%
Gross Margin 31.29%
ROE N/A
ROA 9.11%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +22.3%
Earnings Growth +9.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +22.35%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +8.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
2.44
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.39
Good
Cash/Share
$1.89

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
31.5%
Op. Margin
12.0%
Net Margin
4.8%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.4B
Equity
$-0.0B
Debt/Equity
-24.26x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
89%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-03-05
$1.48
+115.8% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.45
-28.1% surprise
2025-08-08
$0.29
-57.9% surprise

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing PMTS against 484 companies in the Financial Services sector (87 bullish, 202 neutral, 195 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.31
This Stock
vs
46.02
Sector Avg
-68.9% (Discount)
Profit Margin
2.75%
This Stock
vs
50.44%
Sector Avg
-94.5% (Weaker)
Revenue Growth
22.3%
This Stock
vs
37.35%
Sector Avg
-40.3% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.44
This Stock
vs
3.28
Sector Avg
-25.7% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

LOWE JOHN DANIEL
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
4,793 shares
MALLELA RAVI
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
VOLLMER SONYA
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
355 shares
O'LEARY MARGARET ELIZABETH
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
633 shares
CARMIGNANI DONNA ABBEY
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
231 shares
OLESON LISA
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
THOMPSON ANNTOINETTE
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
633 shares
BOADA ERNESTO
Chief Technology Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
577 shares
DRAGOVICH DARREN
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
433 shares
GRANTHAM TERRA LEE
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
296 shares
DIXON ROBERT MICHAEL
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
288 shares
SORANNO KEATING VALERIE
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
RILEY HUGH SANFORD
Chairman of the Board
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
FUREY THOMAS M
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
SHEINBAUM MARC
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,072 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-08

PMTS filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on April 8, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

10-K
10-K
2026-03-05

PMTS filed its 10-K annual report on March 5, 2026, which includes standard disclosures regarding its business operations, financial condition, and market risks. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpts, the filing contains comprehensive sections dedicated to risk factors and management's discussion and analysis of results of operations.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-05

PMTS filed an 8-K on March 5, 2026, likely to report its annual financial results or a material corporate update.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-17

PMTS filed an 8-K on February 17, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-05
10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-04

As of September 30, 2025, CPI Card Group Inc. reported total assets of $407.1 million, an increase from $349.7 million in December 2024, driven largely by growth in plant, equipment, and intangible assets. However, liquidity declined as cash and cash equivalents fell to $15.9 million from $33.5 million, while accounts payable increased to $29.4 million. Specific risk factor descriptions were not provided in the available excerpt.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-04
10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-08

As of June 30, 2025, CPI Card Group Inc. reported total assets of $399.8 million, an increase from $349.7 million in December 2024. However, cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $17.1 million from $33.5 million during this period. While specific risk factor descriptions were not provided in the excerpt, the reduction in cash reserves may impact the company's liquidity position.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-08
8-K
8-K
2025-07-07
8-K
8-K
2025-05-22
10-Q
10-Q
2025-05-07
8-K
8-K
2025-05-07
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-04-08
10-K
10-K
2025-03-04
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
STRONG_BUY
4 analysts
DA Davidson
2026-03-11
Maintains
Buy Buy
DA Davidson
2026-02-18
Maintains
Buy Buy
B. Riley Securities
2025-11-10
Maintains
Buy Buy
DA Davidson
2025-11-05
Maintains
Buy Buy
Lake Street
2025-11-05
Maintains
Buy Buy

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