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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

PRA Group, Inc., a financial and business services company, engages in the purchase, collection, and management of portfolios of nonperforming loans in the Americas, Australia, and Europe.It is involved in the purchase of accounts that are primarily the unpaid obligations of individuals owed to credit originators, which include banks and other types of consumer, retail, and auto finance companies.The company also acquires nonperforming loans, including Visa and MasterCard credit cards, private label and other credit cards, installment loans, lines of credit, deficiency balances of various types, legal judgments, and trade payables from banks, credit unions, consumer finance companies, retailers, utilities, automobile finance companies, and other credit originators.


In addition, it provides fee-based services on class action claims recoveries and by servicing consumer bankruptcy accounts.The company was formerly known as Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.and changed its name to PRA Group, Inc.


in October 2014.PRA Group, Inc.was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.

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1.b. Last Insights on PRAA

The recent 3-month performance of PRA Group, Inc. was negatively impacted by the investigation into the sale of ProAssurance Corporation, which may have raised concerns among investors. Additionally, the company's announcement of its first quarter 2025 results on May 5, 2025, may have created uncertainty and volatility in the market. Furthermore, the absence of recent earnings release may have contributed to the negative sentiment.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. PRA Group's Strong 2025 Performance Sets Stage for Continued Growth

PRA Group reported a robust financial performance in 2025, with cash collections reaching a record $2.1 billion, up 13% year-over-year, and adjusted net income increasing to $73 million, or $1.84 in adjusted diluted earnings per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.5 EPS. The company's adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months was $1.3 billion, up 16% year-over-year, driven by cash collections growth exceeding adjusted operating expense growth. The cash efficiency ratio improved to 61% for the quarter and 42% for the full year, indicating effective cost management.

Publication Date: Mar -03

📋 Highlights
  • Record Cash Collections:: 2025 cash collections hit $2.1 billion, a 13% YoY increase, driven by U.S. legal and European operations.
  • ERC Growth:: Estimated remaining collections (ERC) surged to $8.6 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase.
  • Adjusted Cash Efficiency:: Improved to 61% in Q4 and 42% annually, up from 59% in 2024, despite $125 million invested in U.S. legal channel upgrades.
  • Investment Strategy Alignment:: Portfolio purchases totaled $1.2 billion in 2025, with U.S. core purchase multiples rising to 2.16x from 2.11x in 2024.
  • Share Repurchase Authorization:: $20 million in 2025 share buybacks, leaving $50 million remaining under the Board's $70 million program.

Operational Highlights

The company's operational initiatives, particularly in the U.S. legal channel and Europe, drove the strong cash collections growth. U.S. cash collections grew 17% in Q4 and 20% in full year 2025. The company's investments in the U.S. legal collections channel are expected to generate significant cash collections in the years to come, as noted by Rakesh Sehgal, "We're making progress in moving to a more variable expense structure, using debt collection agencies and outsourcing call centers, but we still need some in-house fixed costs infrastructure."

Outlook and Valuation

PRA Group expects to continue its strong cash growth in 2026, albeit not at the same level as 2025, with investments in the range of $1 billion to $1.3 billion per year. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 2.6%. The company's valuation metrics indicate a relatively attractive profile, with a P/S Ratio of 0.53 and an EV/EBITDA of 30.61. The Net Debt / EBITDA ratio improved to 2.7x, indicating a reduction in leverage.

Strategic Focus

The company's strategic focus on capital and investing, operations, technology, and data, as well as people and culture, is expected to drive sustainable growth and higher returns. The company's goal is to generate more predictable net income, significantly grow cash flow, and reduce leverage to the mid 2x area over time. With a strong Q4 and a solid strategy in place, PRA Group is well-positioned for continued growth and success.

3. NewsRoom

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PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRAA) Receives $25.00 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

Mar -16

Source: defenseworld.net

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Financial Comparison: PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) and Solar Energy Initiatives (OTCMKTS:SNRY)

Mar -06

Source: defenseworld.net

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PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings

Feb -28

Source: defenseworld.net

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PRA Group: A Better Quarter Is Welcome, But A Lot Of Work Remains

Feb -27

Source: seekingalpha.com

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PRA Group Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Portfolio Income

Feb -27

Source: zacks.com

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PRA Group, Inc. (PRAA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Feb -27

Source: seekingalpha.com

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PRA Group (PRAA) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Feb -27

Source: zacks.com

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PRA Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Feb -26

Source: prnewswire.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.08%)

6. Segments

Portfolios of Nonperforming Loans

Expected Growth: 8%

PRA Group's 8% growth in portfolios of nonperforming loans is driven by increasing demand for debt recovery services, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's expertise in purchasing and managing nonperforming loans, as well as its ability to leverage technology to optimize collections, contribute to its growth.

Other

Expected Growth: 12%

PRA Group's 12% growth in 'Other' segment is driven by increasing demand for its business process outsourcing services, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's focus on digital transformation and investment in technology have improved operational efficiency, leading to higher revenue and profitability.

7. Detailed Products

Contingency Fee Based Debt Buying

PRA Group, Inc. purchases and manages portfolios of defaulted consumer debts, including credit cards, auto loans, and other types of debt.

Fee-Based Services

PRA Group, Inc. offers fee-based services, including debt collection, skip tracing, and litigation services, to creditors and debt buyers.

Government Services

PRA Group, Inc. provides debt collection and revenue enhancement services to government agencies, including tax authorities and municipalities.

Purchase, Rehabilitation and Servicing (PRS) Program

PRA Group, Inc.'s PRS program purchases and rehabilitates distressed debt portfolios, with a focus on customer service and debt resolution.

8. PRA Group, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for PRA Group, Inc. is medium due to the presence of alternative debt collection agencies and financial institutions that offer similar services.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for PRA Group, Inc. is low due to the company's diversified client base and the lack of concentration of customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for PRA Group, Inc. is low due to the company's ability to negotiate with suppliers and the lack of concentration of suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for PRA Group, Inc. is high due to the relatively low barriers to entry in the debt collection industry and the increasing trend of fintech companies entering the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for PRA Group, Inc. is high due to the competitive nature of the debt collection industry and the presence of several established players in the market.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Opportunities

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 72.26%
Debt Cost 8.85%
Equity Weight 27.74%
Equity Cost 11.26%
WACC 9.51%
Leverage 260.46%

11. Quality Control: PRA Group, Inc. passed 2 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

17.46$

Current Price

17.46$

Potential

-0.00%

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