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Consumer Portfolio Service Inc

CPSSNASDAQ

SectorFinancials

IndustryConsumer Finance

Beta (adjusted)1.07

Intrinsic Value $6.70median of 2 methodsbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $9.33Price as of 1 Oct 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 28% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $201.1M

Enterprise Value $3.7B

Shares Outstanding 23.3M diluted

Next Earnings Date10 Nov 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPS) is demonstrating resilient operational momentum in the subprime auto finance market, characterized by robust loan origination growth and steady expansion of its managed portfolio to record highs. Despite navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment for subprime borrowers, the company's strategic focus on expanding its dealer network, leveraging tech-enabled credit models, and maintaining consistent access to securitization markets positions it well for long-term profitability. The stock trades at an attractive valuation relative to its forward growth prospects, supported by strong liquidity and capital market execution.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$7.0020%

The bear case is triggered by a severe macroeconomic downturn that disproportionately impacts subprime consumers, leading to a spike in delinquencies and annualized net charge-offs exceeding 10%. Additionally, disruption in the ABS markets could restrict liquidity and limit new contract purchases, compressing margins.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$11.5050%

The base case assumes steady origination volumes supported by warehouse facilities and consistent quarterly securitizations. Credit performance is expected to remain stable with annualized net charge-offs fluctuating within manageable historical ranges (7.5% - 9.0%). Revenue and earnings grow moderately in line with portfolio expansion.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$14.0030%

The bull case is driven by rapid expansion of the dealer network, higher-than-expected capture rates from AI-driven credit underwriting, and a decline in funding costs as interest rates stabilize. This scenario assumes net charge-offs peak and begin to normalize downward, leading to significant margin expansion and accelerated portfolio growth.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Proven track record of 58 consecutive profitable quarters as of Q1 2026, demonstrating strong cycle management.
Robust capital market execution with consistent access to securitization markets, including a $514.07 million ABS transaction in April 2026.
Strong origination momentum, with Q1 2026 contract purchases up 18% year-over-year to $533.2 million.
Strategic partnerships and forward flow agreements, such as the $900 million agreement with Valley Strong Credit Union, providing diversified funding.

Key Investment Risks

Sensitivity to subprime credit quality, with annualized net charge-offs rising to 8.57% in Q1 2026 from 7.54% in Q1 2025.
High reliance on securitization trust debt and warehouse credit facilities to fund ongoing operations.
Intense competition from national, regional, and captive finance companies with greater financial resources.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Annualized net charge-offs sustained above 10.5% for two consecutive quarters.
A prolonged shutdown or severe disruption in the asset-backed securitization (ABS) market.
A material breach of financial covenants in warehouse credit facilities.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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