PRA GroupPRAA +0.27%63 Forward PE Ratio is 7.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRAA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Credit Services companies, PRA Group ranks better than 70.59% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
PRA Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
PRA Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PRA Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
PRA Group Annual Data
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2019-12
2020-12
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2025-12
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7.14
11.76
14.86
11.76
15.70
13.16
9.75
8.02
PRA Group Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
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2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
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2022-03
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2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.14
6.71
6.37
11.35
12.99
18.45
18.98
15.80
11.76
14.58
16.42
13.95
14.86
10.54
14.81
10.89
11.76
14.45
14.99
12.97
15.70
14.49
12.56
10.64
13.16
20.16
78.74
11.38
9.75
8.71
10.55
7.56
8.02
6.73
PRAA vs GDOT, OPFI, NAVI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PRA Group Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
PRA Group (PRAA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on PRA Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PRA Group ranks #55 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
PRA Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.29. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.17. PRA Group's value of 7.29 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PRA Group ranks #55 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PRA Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRA Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to GDOT and OPFI?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, PRA Group ranks #55 out of 187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts PRA Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.17. PRA Group's value of 7.29 is 28.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.17, based on 187 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PRA Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.29 is 28.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on PRA Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PRA Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRA Group (PRAA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.18, compared to a current price of $18.31 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.29 and 28.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 10.17. PRA Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PRA Group (PRAA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PRA Group (PRAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRA Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.31 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.18.
GuruFocus considers PRA Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRAA:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.29
GF Value™: $26.18 vs. price of $18.31 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Credit Services median (#55 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PRA Group Inc is a specialty finance company engaged in the purchase, collection, and management of nonperforming loan portfolios. The majority of the loans it purchases are from credit originators who have chosen not to pursue, or have been unsuccessful in collecting, the full balance owed to them (Core accounts). To a lesser extent, the company also purchases loans in situations where the customer is involved in a bankruptcy or similar proceeding (Insolvency accounts). As part of an ancillary business, it also purchases and provides fee-based services for class action claims recoveries in the U.S. The company has two operating and reportable segments, comprised of its U.S. and European businesses. The majority of its revenue is generated from the United States.
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