Encore Capital Group, Inc.

Total Valuation

Encore Capital Group, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.91B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 5.40B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Share Statistics

Encore Capital Group, Inc. currently has 21.50M shares outstanding.

Valuation Ratios

Encore Capital Group, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.37. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.86, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.36.

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Encore Capital Group, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.61 and an EV/FCF ratio of 12.51. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.92 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 7.92 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

Financial Position

Encore Capital Group, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.33, meaning it holds 0.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 389.76, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.50 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Financial Efficiency

Encore Capital Group, Inc. posts a return on equity of 27.90 and a return on invested capital of 10.77.

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Encore Capital Group, Inc. has paid 91.15M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 23.53.

Stock Price Statistics

Encore Capital Group, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 130.3719% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 84.79, while the 200-day moving average is 65.54.

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Encore Capital Group, Inc. generated 1.85B in revenue and converted that into 296.28M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 12.85. EBITDA reached 709.57M, while operating income came in at 681.30M.

Balance Sheet

Encore Capital Group, Inc. holds 227.20M in cash and equivalents against 4.03B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.81B. Total book value stands at 1.17B, with working capital of -628.16M providing operational flexibility.

Cash Flow

Encore Capital Group, Inc. produced 190.24M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -24.14M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 166.11M - equivalent to 7.32 per share.

Margins

Encore Capital Group, Inc. operates with a gross margin of 55.05, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 36.80 and net profit margin of 16.00 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Dividends & Yields

Scores

Encore Capital Group, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.23, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.