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Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Credit Acceptance Corporation stock (CACC) is currently trading at $439.77. Credit Acceptance Corporation PE ratio is 12.07. Credit Acceptance Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.92. Analyst consensus price target for CACC is $466.67. WallStSmart rates CACC as Moderate Buy.

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CACC

Credit Acceptance Corporation

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$439.77
$1.53 (0.35%)
52W$401.90
$549.75
Target$466.67+6.1%

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CACC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC)

Margin of Safety
-106.2%
Significantly Overvalued
CACC Fair Value
$247.72
Graham Formula
Current Price
$439.77
$192.05 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $247.72
Overvalued
Price $439.77
Graham IV $247.72
Analyst $466.67

CACC trades 106% above its Graham fair value of $247.72, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
Return on EquityProfitability
25.90%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit

Operating MarginProfitability
46.70%10/10

Keeps $47 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
34.20%10/10

Keeps $34 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
78.56%10/10

78.56% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.158/10

Good growth relative to its price

Market CapQuality
$4.85B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
12.07
Undervalued
Forward P/E
10.75
Attractive
Trailing P/E
12.07
Undervalued

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-10.40%0/10

Earnings declining -10.40%, profits shrinking

Revenue GrowthGrowth
1.60%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 1.60% annually

Price/BookValuation
3.044/10

Premium pricing at 3.0x book value

Price/SalesValuation
3.926/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.92x sales

Supporting Valuation Data

CACC Target Price
$466.67
2% Downside

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.15) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 25.90%, Operating Margin at 46.70%, Profit Margin at 34.20%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.92), Price/Book (3.04) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.60%, EPS Growth at -10.40%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 25.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CACC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CACC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.92x trades 86% above its historical average of 2.11x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 16% below its historical high of 4.66x set in Aug 2018, and 542% above its historical low of 0.61x in Nov 2008.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) · FINANCIAL SERVICESCREDIT SERVICES

The Big Picture

Credit Acceptance Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 160% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 34.2%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 160% YoY, reaching 1.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most CREDIT SERVICES peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2590.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 4.17 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Credit Acceptance Corporation maintain 160%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Debt management: total debt of 6.4B is significantly higher than cash (501M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Credit Acceptance Corporation.

Bottom Line

Credit Acceptance Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (160% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Credit Acceptance Corporation(CACC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

CREDIT SERVICES

Country

USA

Credit Acceptance Corporation offers financing programs and related products and services to independent and franchised automobile dealerships in the United States. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.

Visit Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Website
25505 WEST TWELVE MILE ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, 48034-8339