<div id="readability-page-1"><div><ul> <li>If you are wondering whether PicS is attractively priced at its recent levels, this article will walk through what the current numbers are really saying about the stock.</li> <li>The share price recently closed at US$16.81, with a 7 day return of 27.4% and a year to date return of an 11.5% decline. This has caught the attention of investors who are considering the balance between growth potential and risk.</li> <li>Recent news coverage around PicS has focused on its positioning within the diversified financials space and how investors are reacting to changing expectations for the business. This backdrop helps explain why the stock has seen sharp short term moves even though a clear long term price history has not been provided.</li> <li>Right now, PicS has a valuation score of 0 out of 6. We will look at how different valuation methods arrive at that outcome and then finish with a broader way to think about what the market might be pricing in.</li> </ul> <p>PicS scores just 0/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown.</p> <h3>Approach 1: PicS Excess Returns Analysis</h3> <p>The Excess Returns model looks at how much profit a company is expected to earn on its equity above or below the return that shareholders require, then converts that into a value per share. If a company regularly earns more than its cost of equity, that supports a higher intrinsic value. If it earns less, the model points to a lower value.</p> <p>For PicS, the model uses a Book Value of $42.72 per share and a Stable Book Value of $38.30 per share. Both are based on the median figures from the past 5 years. The Stable EPS input is $2.71 per share, drawn from the median Return on Equity over that period, which is 7.08%. The required return, or Cost of Equity, is set at $3.89 per share, which leads to an Excess Return of $1.17 per share in the negative.</p> <p>Putting these pieces together, the Excess Returns valuation produces an intrinsic value of about $4.05 per share, which implies the stock is very richly priced compared with the recent share price of US$16.81 and is described as 315.3% overvalued.</p> <p><strong>Result: OVERVALUED</strong></p> <p>Our Excess Returns analysis suggests PicS may be overvalued by 315.3%. Discover 51 high quality undervalued stocks or create your own screener to find better value opportunities.</p> <figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/dcf/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/dcf/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1"/><figcaption>PICS Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2026</figcaption></figure> <p>Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for PicS.</p> <h3>Approach 2: PicS Price vs Earnings</h3> <p>For a profitable company like PicS, the P/E ratio is a useful shorthand for how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. It ties the share price directly to the bottom line, which is usually what you care about most as a shareholder.</p> <p>What counts as a “normal” or “fair” P/E often depends on how the market views a company’s growth prospects and risk. Higher expected growth or lower perceived risk can support a higher P/E, while slower growth or higher uncertainty can pull it down.</p> <p>PicS currently trades on a P/E of 33.31x. That sits above the Diversified Financial industry average P/E of 16.94x and the peer average P/E of 24.98x, so the stock is priced at a higher multiple than these broad reference points.</p> <p>Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio is a proprietary estimate of what P/E might be reasonable for PicS, based on factors such as its earnings profile, industry, profit margins, market value and key risks. It aims to be more tailored than simple peer or industry comparisons because it adjusts for company specific characteristics. In this case, the Fair Ratio is not available, so you can only compare the current 33.31x P/E with external benchmarks, which both suggest the market is assigning PicS a premium multiple.</p> <p><strong>Result: OVERVALUED</strong></p> <figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/pe-multiple-vs-industry/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/pe-multiple-vs-industry/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1"/><figcaption>NasdaqGS:PICS P/E Ratio as at Feb 2026</figcaption></figure> <p>P/E ratios tell one story, but what if the real opportunity lies elsewhere? Start investing in legacies, not executives. Discover our 22 top founder-led companies.</p> <h3>Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your PicS Narrative</h3> <p>Earlier we mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation, so let us introduce you to Narratives, which let you attach a simple story, your view of a company’s future revenue, earnings, margins and fair value, to the hard numbers.</p> <p>A Narrative links three pieces together: what you think PicS is doing as a business, how that might flow into a financial forecast, and what that adds up to as a fair value that you can compare with today’s share price.</p> <p>On Simply Wall St, millions of investors can create and explore these Narratives on the Community page. You can quickly see a range of fair values for PicS and how they line up against the current US$16.81 price when you are deciding whether to buy, hold or sell.</p> <p>Because Narratives are refreshed when new information such as news or earnings is added, you might see one investor expecting PicS to be worth well below US$16.81 while another sees a fair value well above that level. This shows how the same data can support very different but clearly explained views.</p> <p>Do you think there's more to the story for PicS? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying!</p> <figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/quote-price/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/447dfaa0-ede5-474a-a322-6091c1bf7e31/chart/quote-price/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAyLTI1"/><figcaption>NasdaqGS:PICS 1-Year Stock Price Chart</figcaption></figure> <p><em> This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <strong>We provide commentary based on historical data     and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.</strong> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your     financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data.     Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.     Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.</em></p><div><h3><strong>New: </strong>Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One Place</h3><p>We've created the <strong>ultimate portfolio companion</strong> for stock investors, <strong>and it's free.</strong></p><p>• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency<br/>• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile<br/>• Track the Fair Value of your stocks<br/></p><p>Try a Demo Portfolio for Free</p></div></div></div>

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<p>The article discusses the recent 27% price jump of PicS (PICS), which closed at $16.81. Despite this rise, the stock has a year-to-date decline of 11.5% and a valuation score of 0 out of 6, indicating it may be overvalued by 315.3%. The Excess Returns analysis suggests an intrinsic value of $4.05 per share, while the P/E ratio of 33.31x is significantly higher than industry averages. Investors are weighing growth potential against risks, with the stock's premium pricing raising concerns about its long-term value.</p>

Is It Too Late To Reconsider PicS (PICS) After The Recent 27% Price Jump