PRAA (PRA Group) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PRAA PRA Group Inc PRAA
62 GF Score
Price $20.46
GF Value $25.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PRA Group Financial Strength?

PRA Group PRAA +12.67% 62 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PRAA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

PRA Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PRA Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.39. PRA Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00. As of today, PRA Group's Altman Z-Score is 1.70.


PRA Group  (NAS:PRAA) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PRA Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


PRA Group Financial Strength Related Terms


PRAA vs GDOT, OPFI, NAVI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, PRA Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PRA Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PRA Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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PRA Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

PRA Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,811 Mil.

PRA Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*72.156/-30.236
=2.39

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

PRA Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 3810.762) / 1269.652
=3.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

PRA Group has a Z-score of 1.70, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.7 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
PRA Group (PRAA) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PRA Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, PRA Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is PRA Group's Financial Strength too high?
PRA Group's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, PRA Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRA Group's Financial Strength compare to GDOT and OPFI?
PRA Group's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, PRA Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Credit Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PRA Group and its competitors. PRA Group's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.97, compared to a current price of $20.46 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. PRA Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PRA Group (PRAA), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 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 $20.46 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.97. GuruFocus considers PRA Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PRAA:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $25.97 vs. price of $20.46 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges POV1:Germany
Address 120 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, USA, 23502
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.
62GF Score

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