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Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of First Cash Financial Services in the Consumer Finance Industry (FCFS, CPSS, AXP, DLLR, CACC)
[June 12, 2013]

Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of First Cash Financial Services in the Consumer Finance Industry (FCFS, CPSS, AXP, DLLR, CACC)


Jun 12, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Consumer Finance industry with the highest price to earnings (P/E) ratios. P/E is an important valuation tool when comparing companies in the same industry. A higher P/E ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with a lower P/E ratio.First Cash Financial Services ranks highest with a a P/E ratio of 19.70. Following is Consumer Portfolio Services with a a P/E ratio of 17.68. American Express ranks third highest with a a P/E ratio of 17.08.



Dollar Financial follows with a a P/E ratio of 14.79, and Credit Acceptance rounds out the top five with a a P/E ratio of 12.14.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Credit Acceptance on May 9th, 2013 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $104.44. Since that recommendation, shares of Credit Acceptance have risen 7.9%. We continue to monitor Credit Acceptance for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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