Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 11.9x vs 5Y avg 6.9x · 90th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 1997–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 22, 2026, Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.9x, with a stock price of $9.53 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.86.
The current P/E is 72% above its 5-year average of 6.9x. Over the past five years, CPSS's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.2x to a high of 13.7x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.6x, CPSS is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 783 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 196.5x.
Relative to the broader market, CPSS trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our CPSS DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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CPSS P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $880M | 13.5 | - | +6% | |
| $6B | 15.4 | 1.57 | +89%Best | |
| $7B | 8.9 | 2.26 | +55% | |
| $14B | 19.2 | - | +32% | |
| $124B | 49.8 | - | -65% | |
| $5B | 6.6Lowest | 0.74 | +29% | |
| $7B | 31.2 | - | -48% | |
| $6B | 11.1 | 0.35Best | +1% | |
| $12B | 12.4 | 0.78 | -2% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
CPSS Historical P/E Data (1997–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $7.73 | $0.85 | 9.1x | -42% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $9.33 | $0.80 | 11.7x | -26% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $7.55 | $0.80 | 9.4x | -40% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $9.83 | $0.80 | 12.3x | -22% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $8.67 | $0.79 | 11.0x | -30% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $10.86 | $0.79 | 13.7x | -13% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $9.38 | $0.87 | 10.8x | -31% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $9.80 | $1.08 | 9.1x | -42% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $7.56 | $1.44 | 5.3x | -67% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $9.37 | $1.79 | 5.2x | -67% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $9.07 | $2.09 | 4.3x | -72% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $11.67 | $2.63 | 4.4x | -72% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $10.69 | $2.99 | 3.6x | -77% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $8.85 | $3.20 | 2.8x | -82% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $7.27 | $3.32 | 2.2x | -86% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $10.25 | $2.89 | 3.5x | -77% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $10.16 | $2.37 | 4.3x | -73% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $11.85 | $1.83 | 6.5x | -59% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $5.80 | $1.29 | 4.5x | -71% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $4.50 | $0.93 | 4.8x | -69% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $4.03 | $0.67 | 6.0x | -62% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $4.24 | $0.91 | 4.7x | -70% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $3.30 | $0.74 | 4.5x | -72% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $2.83 | $0.66 | 4.3x | -73% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $1.36 | $0.61 | 2.2x | -86% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $3.37 | $0.23 | 14.6x | -7% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $3.59 | $0.45 | 8.0x | -49% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $3.80 | $0.50 | 7.6x | -52% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $3.49 | $0.55 | 6.3x | -60% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $3.01 | $0.60 | 5.0x | -68% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $4.15 | $0.04 | 103.8x | +560% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $4.56 | $0.76 | 6.0x | -62% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $4.55 | $0.85 | 5.4x | -66% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $4.71 | $0.93 | 5.1x | -68% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $5.12 | $1.01 | 5.1x | -68% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $4.59 | $1.04 | 4.4x | -72% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $3.77 | $1.06 | 3.6x | -77% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $4.23 | $1.08 | 3.9x | -75% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $5.19 | $1.10 | 4.7x | -70% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $4.98 | $1.06 | 4.7x | -70% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $6.25 | $1.02 | 6.1x | -61% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $6.99 | $0.97 | 7.2x | -54% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $7.36 | $0.92 | 8.0x | -49% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $6.41 | $0.88 | 7.3x | -54% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $7.62 | $0.83 | 9.2x | -42% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $6.84 | $0.76 | 9.0x | -43% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $9.39 | $0.67 | 14.0x | -11% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $5.93 | $2.66 | 2.2x | -86% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $7.34 | $2.58 | 2.8x | -82% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $11.71 | $2.48 | 4.7x | -70% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $5.36 | $2.38 | 2.3x | -86% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $4.60 | $0.05 | 92.0x | +485% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $2.94 | $0.53 | 5.5x | -65% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 31 2008 | $5.68 | $0.60 | 9.5x | -40% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $6.70 | $0.63 | 10.6x | -32% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 30 2007 | $11.37 | $0.66 | 17.2x | +10% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 30 2007 | $12.50 | $0.68 | 18.4x | +17% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $12.30 | $0.64 | 19.2x | +22% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $13.02 | $0.57 | 22.8x | +45% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $11.58 | $0.44 | 26.5x | +69% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $13.42 | $0.32 | 42.4x | +169% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $16.36 | $0.23 | 72.1x | +359% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $11.50 | $0.15 | 78.9x | +402% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $6.00 | $0.37 | 16.4x | +4% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jun 30 2003 | $5.48 | $0.57 | 9.7x | -38% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mar 31 2003 | $3.40 | $0.49 | 7.0x | -55% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $4.18 | $0.96 | 4.4x | -72% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Sep 30 2002 | $3.30 | $0.84 | 3.9x | -75% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Jun 30 2002 | $5.30 | $0.79 | 6.7x | -57% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Mar 31 2002 | $3.78 | $0.76 | 5.0x | -68% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Dec 31 2001 | $2.74 | $0.01 | 242.5x | +1442% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jun 30 1999 | $3.34 | $0.40 | 8.3x | -47% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Mar 31 1999 | $5.63 | $1.13 | 5.0x | -68% |
| FY1998 Q4 | - | $7.75 | $1.61 | 4.8x | -69% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Sep 30 1998 | $7.25 | $1.42 | 5.1x | -68% |
| FY1998 Q2 | - | $21.00 | $1.34 | 15.7x | -0% |
| FY1998 Q1 | - | $24.25 | $1.26 | 19.2x | +22% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Dec 31 1997 | $19.25 | $1.19 | 16.2x | +3% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $33.50 | $1.13 | 29.6x | +88% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Jun 30 1997 | $24.25 | $1.08 | 22.5x | +43% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Mar 31 1997 | $16.00 | $1.02 | 15.7x | -0% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 15.7x
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CPSS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPSS stock.
What is CPSS's P/E ratio?
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 11.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.86. The 5-year average P/E is 6.9x and the historical range spans 2.2x to 13.7x.
Is CPSS stock overvalued or undervalued?
CPSS trades at 11.9x P/E, above its 5-year average of 6.9x. The 90th percentile ranking within the 2.2x–13.7x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is CPSS stock expensive?
Yes, CPSS is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 11.9x is above the 5-year average of 6.9x. The stock sits at the 90th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is CPSS's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, CPSS's P/E ratio has ranged from 2.2x to 13.7x, with a median of 5.3x and an average of 6.9x. The current P/E of 11.9x places the stock at the 90th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1997–2026.
How does CPSS's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
CPSS trades at 11.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.3x. The 51% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does CPSS's valuation compare to Financial Services peers?
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. P/E of 11.9x compares to the Financial Services sector median of 13.6x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is CPSS's PEG ratio?
CPSS PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 11.9x and EPS growth of 1.3%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is CPSS's earnings yield?
CPSS earnings yield is 8.39%, the inverse of its 11.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.