AlphaStocks
8.3
Strong Buy

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG)

Financials / Consumer Finance

S&P SmallCap 600

$70.82

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#2out of 92 in Financials

Is ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC a Good Investment in 2026?

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) scores 8.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC as Strong (8/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC ranks #2 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E6.5ROE23.5Market Cap2B

Valuation

Trades at 6x earnings — near sector median of 19x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

7% below fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 0.5 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top half (rank 46%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) scores 8.3 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Trades at 6x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
What is ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC's Piotroski F-Score?
ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ECPG overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for ECPG. Trades at 6x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
How does ECPG compare to other Financials stocks?
ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC ranks #2 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 2% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ECPG?
AlphaStocks evaluates ECPG using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 8.3/10.

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