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PRA Group Inc (PRAA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

PRA Group Inc stock (PRAA) is currently trading at $17.81. PRA Group Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.58. Analyst consensus price target for PRAA is $26.00. WallStSmart rates PRAA as Hold.

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PRAA

PRA Group Inc

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$17.81
$0.57 (-3.10%)
52W$10.25
$22.01
Target$26.00+46.0%

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Smart Analysis

PRA Group Inc (PRAA) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

PRA Group Inc (PRAA) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
38.10%10/10

Keeps $38 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/SalesValuation
0.5810/10

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

Price/BookValuation
0.6910/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
211.30%10/10

Earnings per share surging 211.30% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
99.53%10/10

99.53% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.57
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.578
Undervalued
PRAA Target Price
$26
77% Upside

PRA Group Inc (PRAA) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-26.00%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-25.40%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

PEG RatioValuation
5.882/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Market CapQuality
$695M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Revenue GrowthGrowth
13.70%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 13.70% per year

PRA Group Inc (PRAA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.58), Price/Book (0.69) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 38.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 211.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.88) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 13.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -26.00%, Profit Margin at -25.40%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -26.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 13.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). 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.

PRAA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PRAA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.58x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 4.8x (3th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 13.51x set in Jan 2006, and 13% above its historical low of 0.51x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for PRA Group Inc (PRAA) · FINANCIAL SERVICESCREDIT SERVICES

The Big Picture

PRA Group Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 14% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -25.4% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -25.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -11M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

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

Bottom Line

PRA Group Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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 PRA Group Inc(PRAA)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

CREDIT SERVICES

Country

USA

PRA Group, Inc., a service company, is engaged in the purchase, collection and management of delinquent loan portfolios in the Americas, Australia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.