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Encore Capital Group is a mortgage finance business based in the US. Encore Capital Group shares (ECPG) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $46.83 – a decrease of 4.88% over the previous week. Encore Capital Group employs 7,400 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $1.3 billion.
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Encore Capital Group stock price (NASDAQ: ECPG)
Use our graph to track the performance of ECPG stocks over time.Encore Capital Group shares at a glance
Information last updated 2024-12-18.
| Latest market close | $46.83 |
|---|---|
| 52-week range | $39.64 - $54.55 |
| 50-day moving average | $47.66 |
| 200-day moving average | $46.06 |
| Wall St. target price | $62.25 |
| PE ratio | N/A |
| Dividend yield | N/A |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $-7.83 |
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Encore Capital Group price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $46.83 from 2024-12-20
| 1 week (2024-12-13) | -4.88% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2024-11-22) | -4.70% |
| 3 months (2024-09-20) | -2.40% |
| 6 months (2024-06-21) | 10.19% |
| 1 year (2023-12-22) | -6.99% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2022-12-22) | -0.68% |
| 3 years (2021-12-22) | 60.33 |
| 5 years (2019-12-20) | 27.43% |
Is Encore Capital Group stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Encore Capital Group stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Encore Capital Group's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Encore Capital Group's PEG ratio
Encore Capital Group's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 0.1692. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Encore Capital Group's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Encore Capital Group's EBITDA
Encore Capital Group's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $363.7 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Encore Capital Group's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Encore Capital Group financials
| Revenue TTM | $1.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 28.9% |
| Gross profit TTM | $1.4 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 4.25% |
| Return on equity TTM | -16.44% |
| Profit margin | -13.91% |
| Book value | $44.24 |
| Market Capitalization | $1.1 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Encore Capital Group share dividends
We're not expecting Encore Capital Group to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Encore Capital Group share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Encore Capital Group's shares have ranged in value from as little as $39.6401 up to $54.55. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Encore Capital Group's is 1.559. This would suggest that Encore Capital Group's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).
Encore Capital Group overview
Encore Capital Group, Inc. , a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
nullWhat percentage of Encore Capital Group is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 2.919% of Encore Capital Group shares are held by insiders and 112.4% by institutions. How many people work for Encore Capital Group?
Latest data suggests 7,400 work at Encore Capital Group. When does the fiscal year end for Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Encore Capital Group based?
Encore Capital Group's address is: 350 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA, United States, 92108 What is Encore Capital Group's ISIN number?
Encore Capital Group's international securities identification number is: US2925541029 What is Encore Capital Group's CUSIP number?
Encore Capital Group's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 55269B105
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