PMTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PMTS - CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock
$16.21
-0.53 (-3.17%)
▼
5d:
-8.83%
30d:
-5.48%
90d:
+30.1%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PMTS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: PMTS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$31.99
Based on 14.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$19.86
18.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 4.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PMTS is currently trading at $16.21, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $15.72 to $17.49. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 4.8) is in line with its historical norms (4.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PMTS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $15.36, while resistance sits at $18.10. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: PMTS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $27.50 (+69.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PMTS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $15.36, while resistance sits at $18.10. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: PMTS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $27.50 (+69.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$15.72 -
$17.49
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.2%)
- BULLISH: Trading 69.6% below Wall St target ($27.50)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -8.8% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$15.72 -
$17.49
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$15.36
Resistance Level
$18.10
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
4.77
Wall Street Target
$27.50
(+69.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
19.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-57.5%
Profit Margin
2.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-1.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
4.8 vs 4.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-1.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$16.03
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$15.86
(-2%)
3-Year Target
$15.68
(-3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 5→5)
$16.09
(-1%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.9, Growth: 24.4%)
$143.06
(+783%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 4.8, Growth: 24.4%)
$31.18
(+92%)
Bear:
(PE: 4.1, Growth: 24.4%)
$26.50
(+64%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (5x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.29 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.02
Bull Case
$38.81
(+122%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 19.0
Base Case
$35.28
(+101%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 17.3
Bear Case
$12.00
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 4.8 to 4.9
Stabilization Target:
$16.64
(+2.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+2.6%
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Last updated: June 03, 2026 6:22 PM ET
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NEUTRAL
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