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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Consumer Portfolio Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Consumer Portfolio Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CPSS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.3 Med: -1.1 Max: 5.7
Current: -2.8
During the past 13 years, Consumer Portfolio Services's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.70%. The lowest was -20.30%. And the median was -1.10%.
CPSS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 51.76% of 284
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -3.1
vs CPSS: -2.80
Consumer Portfolio Services (NAS:CPSS) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Consumer Portfolio Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CPSS vs FOA, XYF, PMTS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Consumer Portfolio Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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.
Consumer Portfolio Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Consumer Portfolio Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consumer Portfolio Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Consumer Portfolio Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.80 mean?
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #137 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Consumer Portfolio Services' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #137 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Consumer Portfolio Services has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consumer Portfolio Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FOA and XYF?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #137 out of 284 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Consumer Portfolio Services in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Credit Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors. Consumer Portfolio Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.48, compared to a current price of $9.27 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. Consumer Portfolio Services' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80 as of Jun. 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 Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.27 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.48.
GuruFocus considers Consumer Portfolio Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPSS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.80
GF Value™: $9.48 vs. price of $9.27 (2.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc is a U.S based company operating in the specialty finance sector. Its business is to purchase and service retail automobile contracts originated by franchised automobile dealers and, to a lesser extent by select independent dealers in the United States in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. Through its automobile contract purchases, the company provides indirect financing to the customers of dealers having limited credit histories, low incomes, or past credit problems, who it refers to as sub-prime customers. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers.
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