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PMTS vs. KODK, XRX, CAN, ALOT, and TBCH

Should you buy CPI Card Group stock or one of its competitors? CPI Card Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Eastman Kodak (KODK), Xerox (XRX), Canaan (CAN), AstroNova (ALOT), and Turtle Beach (TBCH). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "technology hardware, storage & peripherals" industry.

How does CPI Card Group compare to Eastman Kodak?

Eastman Kodak (NYSE:KODK) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Eastman Kodak had 1 more articles in the media than CPI Card Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Eastman Kodak and 0 mentions for CPI Card Group. Eastman Kodak's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat CPI Card Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Eastman Kodak is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Eastman Kodak Very Positive
CPI Card Group Neutral

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to Eastman Kodak's net margin of -8.28%. Eastman Kodak's return on equity of -14.47% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eastman Kodak-8.28% -14.47% -5.55%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-145.74%6.29%

CPI Card Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Eastman Kodak. Eastman Kodak is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eastman Kodak$1.07B0.90-$128M-$1.39N/A
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.62

CPI Card Group has a consensus target price of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 21.64%. Given CPI Card Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CPI Card Group is more favorable than Eastman Kodak.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eastman Kodak
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

33.7% of Eastman Kodak shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.3% of Eastman Kodak shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Eastman Kodak has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Eastman Kodak and CPI Card Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CPI Card Group compare to Xerox?

Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to Xerox's net margin of -11.93%. Xerox's return on equity of 17.61% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xerox-11.93% 17.61% 0.65%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-145.74%6.29%

85.4% of Xerox shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Xerox shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CPI Card Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Xerox. Xerox is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xerox$7.02B0.06-$1.03B-$7.38N/A
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.62

In the previous week, Xerox had 2 more articles in the media than CPI Card Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Xerox and 0 mentions for CPI Card Group. Xerox's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat CPI Card Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Xerox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xerox Positive
CPI Card Group Neutral

Xerox presently has a consensus target price of $4.48, indicating a potential upside of 47.24%. CPI Card Group has a consensus target price of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 21.64%. Given Xerox's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Xerox is more favorable than CPI Card Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xerox
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Xerox has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CPI Card Group beats Xerox on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CPI Card Group compare to Canaan?

CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) and Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.1% of Canaan shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Canaan shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CPI Card Group has higher revenue and earnings than Canaan. Canaan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.62
Canaan$529.73M0.49-$210.27M-$0.44N/A

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to Canaan's net margin of -67.78%. Canaan's return on equity of -77.73% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CPI Card Group2.34% -145.74% 6.29%
Canaan -67.78%-77.73%-51.51%

CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canaan has a beta of 2.63, meaning that its stock price is 163% more volatile than the broader market.

CPI Card Group presently has a consensus price target of $30.25, suggesting a potential upside of 21.64%. Canaan has a consensus price target of $1.75, suggesting a potential upside of 384.76%. Given Canaan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Canaan is more favorable than CPI Card Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

In the previous week, Canaan had 5 more articles in the media than CPI Card Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Canaan and 0 mentions for CPI Card Group. Canaan's average media sentiment score of 0.04 beat CPI Card Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Canaan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CPI Card Group Neutral
Canaan Neutral

Summary

Canaan beats CPI Card Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CPI Card Group compare to AstroNova?

AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

CPI Card Group has a consensus target price of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 21.64%. Given CPI Card Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CPI Card Group is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AstroNova-0.88% 2.94% 1.61%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-145.74%6.29%

CPI Card Group has higher revenue and earnings than AstroNova. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.62

AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled CPI Card Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
AstroNova Neutral
CPI Card Group Neutral

Summary

CPI Card Group beats AstroNova on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CPI Card Group compare to Turtle Beach?

Turtle Beach (NASDAQ:TBCH) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Turtle Beach presently has a consensus target price of $16.80, suggesting a potential upside of 19.17%. CPI Card Group has a consensus target price of $30.25, suggesting a potential upside of 21.64%. Given CPI Card Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CPI Card Group is more favorable than Turtle Beach.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Turtle Beach
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Turtle Beach has a beta of 2.36, meaning that its stock price is 136% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to Turtle Beach's net margin of -1.07%. Turtle Beach's return on equity of -2.26% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Turtle Beach-1.07% -2.26% -1.00%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-145.74%6.29%

In the previous week, Turtle Beach had 8 more articles in the media than CPI Card Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Turtle Beach and 0 mentions for CPI Card Group. Turtle Beach's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat CPI Card Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Turtle Beach is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Turtle Beach Neutral
CPI Card Group Neutral

67.0% of Turtle Beach shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of Turtle Beach shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Turtle Beach has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CPI Card Group. Turtle Beach is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Turtle Beach$319.91M0.79$15.73M-$0.21N/A
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.62

Summary

CPI Card Group beats Turtle Beach on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PMTS vs. The Competition

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MetricCPI Card GroupTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$285.63M$120.12B$31.50B$13.10B
Dividend YieldN/A1.64%2.75%16.76%
P/E Ratio21.6224.5072.9021.54
Price / Sales0.5384.39589.7791.81
Price / Cash5.7622.9150.0751.75
Price / Book-16.368.278.106.30
Net Income$14.95M$3.49B$702.36M$361.43M
7 Day Performance0.44%-1.28%114.88%-1.67%
1 Month Performance-14.28%-0.91%74.29%-3.94%
1 Year Performance62.48%52.58%168.48%2.77%

CPI Card Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PMTS
CPI Card Group
4.5234 of 5 stars		$24.86
+0.9%		$30.25
+21.7%		+61.9%$285.63M$543.53M21.621,700
KODK
Eastman Kodak
1.4442 of 5 stars		$9.58
-0.2%		N/A+47.0%$938.93M$1.14BN/A3,500
XRX
Xerox
3.6208 of 5 stars		$3.21
-1.5%		$4.48
+39.7%		-19.1%$428.08M$7.02BN/A22,900
CAN
Canaan
2.4366 of 5 stars		$0.37
-0.3%		$1.92
+414.5%		-67.3%$267.65M$529.73MN/A399
ALOT
AstroNova
N/A$28.99
flat		N/AN/A$227.31M$152.17MN/A340

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This page (NASDAQ:PMTS) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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