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CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

CPI Card Group Inc stock (PMTS) is currently trading at $14.13. CPI Card Group Inc PE ratio is 10.54. CPI Card Group Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.28. Analyst consensus price target for PMTS is $28.25. WallStSmart rates PMTS as Sell.

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PMTS

CPI Card Group Inc

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$14.13
$0.04 (0.28%)
52W$10.81
$30.60
Target$28.25+99.9%

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PMTS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS)

Margin of Safety
+58.1%
Strong Buy Zone
PMTS Fair Value
$27.90
Graham Formula
Current Price
$14.13
$13.77 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $27.90
Overvalued
Price $14.13
Graham IV $27.90
Analyst $28.25

PMTS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $27.90, offering a 58% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

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

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

38
out of 100
Grade: F
Hold
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 price/sales, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.2810/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
74.74%10/10

74.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Revenue GrowthGrowth
22.30%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 22.30% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
10.54
Undervalued
Forward P/E
4.651
Attractive
Trailing P/E
10.54
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.278
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.788
Undervalued
PMTS Target Price
$28.25
111% Upside

CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.2/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Operating MarginProfitability
9.28%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
2.75%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$151M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

EPS GrowthGrowth
9.70%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 9.70%

CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 38/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Revenue Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.28) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 22.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 9.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.28%, Profit Margin at 2.75%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 9.28% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 22.30% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

PMTS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PMTS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.28x trades 23% below its historical average of 0.36x (47th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 1.2x set in Sep 2021, and 827% above its historical low of 0.03x in Apr 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS) · FINANCIAL SERVICESCREDIT SERVICES

The Big Picture

CPI Card Group Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 544M with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 275.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 30M in free cash flow and 40M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can CPI Card Group Inc maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CPI Card Group Inc.

Bottom Line

CPI Card Group Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (22% 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 CPI Card Group Inc(PMTS)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

CREDIT SERVICES

Country

USA

CPI Card Group Inc. is dedicated to the design, production, data personalization, packaging and fulfillment of financial payment cards. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.