Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

NasdaqGM:CPSS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$195.3m

Consumer Portfolio Services Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Consumer Portfolio Services's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -17.5%, while the Consumer Finance industry saw earnings declining at 0.9% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.2% per year. Consumer Portfolio Services's return on equity is 6.4%, and it has net margins of 10%.

Key information

-17.54%

Earnings growth rate

-16.91%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Finance Industry Growth7.20%
Revenue growth rate-2.24%
Return on equity6.42%
Net Margin9.95%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Oct 29

Consumer Portfolio Services Is A Value Trap

Summary Consumer Portfolio Services trades at a discount but faces significant risks as a specialized subprime auto lender in a volatile market. CPSS's financial performance is highly cyclical, with recent declines in revenue, net income, and returns on equity and assets. Rising subprime auto loan delinquencies, extreme leverage, and sector bankruptcies signal heightened risk and potential for further deterioration. Despite attractive free cash flow and valuation, CPSS is rated a 'Strong Sell' due to its deteriorating fundamentals and exposure to worsening economic conditions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 08

Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSS)

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CPSS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.2x might make it look like...
Seeking Alpha Dec 27

Consumer Portfolio Services: Added To Watchlist

Summary CPSS faces elevated delinquency rates, but forecasts suggest potential improvement in used car delinquencies by 2025, indicating a possible turnaround. Despite rising delinquencies, CPSS has achieved 12% year-over-year portfolio growth and improved operational efficiency through AI-driven processes. CPSS trades at a 30% discount to book value, presenting a potential upside if delinquency rates stabilize and portfolio quality improves. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Sep 28

Surging Loan Originations And Tech Innovations Promise Bright Future For Financial Growth

Expansion in loan origination and strategic focus on technology upgrades signify potential for revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements.
Analysis Article Jul 17

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSS) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.1x Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CPSS ) may be sending very...
Analysis Article Apr 11

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSS) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSS) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...
Analysis Article Jul 13

With EPS Growth And More, Consumer Portfolio Services (NASDAQ:CPSS) Makes An Interesting Case

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Do Consumer Portfolio Services' (NASDAQ:CPSS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Dec 20

Here's Why Consumer Portfolio Services (NASDAQ:CPSS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Seeking Alpha Jul 25

Consumer Portfolio Services GAAP EPS of $0.91, revenue of $82.01M

Consumer Portfolio Services press release (NASDAQ:CPSS): Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.91. Revenue of $82.01M (+22.8% Y/Y). Pretax income of $34.2 million, a 147% increase over the prior year period. New contract purchases of $548.1 million, a 33.7% increase over the first quarter of 2022.  Pretax income for the second quarter of 2022 was $34.2 million compared to pretax income of $13.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $20.3 million. Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were $47.8 million compared to $52.9 million for the 2021 period for a decrease of $5.1 million, or 9.6%.
Seeking Alpha Jun 30

Consumer Portfolio Services doubles credit facility to $200M

Consumer Portfolio Services (NASDAQ:CPSS) increased the capacity of its credit agreement with Ares Agent Services from $100M to $200M. Company may borrow on a revolving basis through January 31, 2024, after which CPS will have the option to repay the outstanding loans in full or to allow them to amortize through January 31, 2028.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Consumer Portfolio Services makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGM:CPSS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26203201760
31 Dec 25199191760
30 Sep 25196191780
30 Jun 25191191800
31 Mar 25188191800
31 Dec 24185191790
30 Sep 24184211770
30 Jun 24188271740
31 Mar 24202361700
31 Dec 23215451660
30 Sep 23226521630
30 Jun 23241671590
31 Mar 23249791560
31 Dec 22254861520
30 Sep 22261911530
30 Jun 22248791470
31 Mar 22229631440
31 Dec 21211481400
30 Sep 21191331320
30 Jun 21181231320
31 Mar 21180161310
31 Dec 20184221340
30 Sep 20175181370
30 Jun 20171161390
31 Mar 20162141420
31 Dec 1914851390
30 Sep 19151111380
30 Jun 19152121370
31 Mar 19152131350
31 Dec 18154151360
30 Sep 1815401320
30 Jun 1815511300
31 Mar 1815521260
31 Dec 1715441220
30 Sep 17157211210
30 Jun 17159241190
31 Mar 17162271170
31 Dec 16162291130
30 Sep 16162311100
30 Jun 16163321080
31 Mar 16161341030
31 Dec 15162351010
30 Sep 1515834990
30 Jun 1515433960

Quality Earnings: CPSS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CPSS's current net profit margins (10%) are lower than last year (10.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CPSS's earnings have declined by 17.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CPSS's earnings growth over the past year (4.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (-17.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CPSS earnings growth over the past year (4.5%) did not outperform the Consumer Finance industry 24.1%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CPSS's Return on Equity (6.4%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/09 00:12
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John RowanBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
David ScharfCitizens JMP Securities, LLC
John HechtJefferies LLC