PRA Group: Outsized Discount To Book Value Given Resilient Recoveries
PRA Group is rated a 'Buy' after a 22% gain, supported by prudent capital allocation and resilient credit collections, especially in Europe. PRAA's recent $400M debt offering extends maturities to 2033, enhances liquidity, and reduces near-term interest rate risk, with leverage down to 2.7x. Disciplined loan purchasing and improving NPL pricing are increasing expected recoveries, while strong labor markets support ongoing cash collections.