PMTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PMTS - CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock
$18.50
0.18 (0.98%)
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5d:
-1.07%
30d:
+7.68%
90d:
+30.93%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PMTS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PMTS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$32.64
Based on 14.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$20.27
8.7% 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 5.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PMTS is currently trading at $18.50, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $16.55 to $18.56. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 5.4) is in line with its historical norms (5.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PMTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $18.57. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $27.50 (+50.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PMTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $18.57. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $27.50 (+50.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$16.55 -
$18.56
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 50.1% below Wall St target ($27.50)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.8% growth with 19.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$16.55 -
$18.56
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$16.14
Resistance Level
$18.57
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
5.40
Wall Street Target
$27.50
(+50.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
19.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-57.5%
Profit Margin
2.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.8% premium
PE vs Historical
5.4 vs 5.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$18.83
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$19.36
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$19.90
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 5→5)
PE COMPRESSION
$18.44
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 24.4%)
$142.21
(+676%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 5.4, Growth: 24.4%)
$35.23
(+92%)
Bear:
(PE: 4.6, Growth: 24.4%)
$29.95
(+64%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (5x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.62 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.02
Bull Case
$39.53
(+116%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 19.4
Base Case
$35.94
(+96%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 17.6
Bear Case
$12.22
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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