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Paymentus Holdings

Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across a number of channels including online, mobile, IVR, call center, chatbot and voice-based assistants. The Company generates revenue from payment transaction fees processed through the Company's platform. The fees are generated as a percentage of transaction value or a specified fee per transaction.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $23.5 to $33.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $33

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $28.5, a high estimate of $36.00, and a low estimate of $25.00. This current average reflects an increase of 25.27% from the previous average price target of $22.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731524436_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Paymentus Holdings among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Paymentus Holdings. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Paymentus Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Paymentus Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Paymentus Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Paymentus Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Paymentus Holdings</h2>
Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across a number of channels including online, mobile, IVR, call center, chatbot and voice-based assistants. The Company generates revenue from payment transaction fees processed through the Company's platform. The fees are generated as a percentage of transaction value or a specified fee per transaction.
<h3>Paymentus Holdings: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Paymentus Holdings showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 32.55% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Paymentus Holdings's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.74%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.1%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.8%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Paymentus Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.02.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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Demystifying Paymentus Holdings: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Bauch maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $21 to $27.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $27

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 50 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAY/earnings">above estimates</a>.
Also, Baird maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $25 to $36.
Paymentus Holdings shares jumped 23.8% to $32.97 on Wednesday.
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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) shares traded higher premarket on Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41918793/paymentus-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">results and strong guidance</a>.
Revenue escalated 51.9% year-over-year to $231.6 million, beating the consensus of $190.6 million, led by increased billers and transactions.
The company processed 155.3 million transactions in the quarter, an increase of 34.6% year-over-year. Adjusted gross profit rose 29.1% year-over-year to $66.2 million, and contribution profit surged 30.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $24.6 million, up 58.2% year-over-year, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.7%. Adjusted EPS of $0.15 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exceeded the consensus of $0.09</a>.
Outlook: For the fourth quarter, Paymentus expects revenue of $215 million and $220 million vs. $203.62 million estimate, with contribution profit expected to be $79 million &#8211; $81 million and adjusted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">EBITDA of $22 million &#8211; $24 million</a>.
For FY24, the company anticipates revenue of $829 million &#8211; $834 million (prior view: $770 million&nbsp;&#8211; $780 million), compared to the consensus of $776.58 million, with contribution profit of $305 million &#8211; $307 million and adjusted EBITDA of $89 million &#8211; $91 million.
Price Action: PAY shares are up 22.7% at $32.65 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Paymentus Holdings shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results and issued Q4 and FY24 revenue guidance above estimates. Also, Baird maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $25 to $36.

Baird analyst David Koning maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $25 to $36.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $36

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Paymentus shares are trading higher following strong earnings and guidance.

Paymentus Sees Q4 Revenue $215M-$220M vs $203.62M Est., Contribution Profit $79M-$81M, Adj. EBITDA $22M-$24M; FY24 Revenue $829M-$834M vs $776.58M Est., Contribution Profit $305M-$307M, Adj. EBITDA $89M-$91M

Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 66.67 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $231.600 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $190.629 million by 21.49 percent. This is a 51.95 percent increase over sales of $152.423 million the same period last year.

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Paymentus Holdings Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.15 Beats $0.09 Estimate, Sales $231.600M Beat $190.629M Estimate

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During the last three months, 5 analysts shared their evaluations of Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Paymentus Holdings, presenting an average target of $24.5, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $23.50. Marking an increase of 9.38%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $22.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728910817_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Paymentus Holdings among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Nance</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Paymentus Holdings. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Paymentus Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Paymentus Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Paymentus Holdings's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Paymentus Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Paymentus Holdings: A Closer Look</h2>
Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across a number of channels including online, mobile, IVR, call center, chatbot and voice-based assistants. The Company generates revenue from payment transaction fees processed through the Company's platform. The fees are generated as a percentage of transaction value or a specified fee per transaction.
<h3>Paymentus Holdings: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Paymentus Holdings's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 32.55%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Paymentus Holdings's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.74%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Paymentus Holdings's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.1%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Paymentus Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.8%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.02.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Assessing Paymentus Holdings: Insights From 5 Financial Analysts

Baird analyst David Koning maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $24 to $25.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $25

JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $21 to $26.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $26

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $23.62, along with a high estimate of $24.00 and a low estimate of $23.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.98% increase from the previous average price target of $22.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723723218_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Paymentus Holdings's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Nance</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Paymentus Holdings. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Paymentus Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Paymentus Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Paymentus Holdings's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Paymentus Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Paymentus Holdings</h2>
Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across a number of channels including online, mobile, IVR, call center, chatbot and voice-based assistants. The Company generates revenue from payment transaction fees processed through the Company's platform. The fees are generated as a percentage of transaction value or a specified fee per transaction.
<h3>Paymentus Holdings's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Paymentus Holdings displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 32.55%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Paymentus Holdings's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.74%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Paymentus Holdings's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.1%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Paymentus Holdings's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.8% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Paymentus Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.02.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 4 Ratings For Paymentus Holdings

Baird analyst David Koning maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $23 to $24.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $24

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Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $21 to $23.5.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Paymentus Holdings, Raises Price Target to $23.5

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In the market as in life, you get what you pay for. And that means stocks under $20 present a tricky narrative. Understandably, the topic gets plenty of traction. The biggest blue-chip enterprises tend to command three-digit price tags, if not greater. It just leaves regular folks on the outside looking in, especially if they don&rsquo;t have access to fractional equity capabilities.



To remedy this situation, some investors turn to cheap securities. However, the problem with this approach is that sometimes (many times), cheap valuations become even cheaper. When an organization prints gobs of red ink, there&rsquo;s usually a reason for it &mdash; and typically not a good one. Thus, it&rsquo;s more prudent to stick with quality names.



However, modestly priced equities have their place. Besides, with thousands upon thousands of opportunities available, it&rsquo;s practically impossible to cover all of them adequately. Some ideas simply fall through the cracks. These stocks under $20 deserve a closer inspection.



<h2>Innodata (INOD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ai-stocks1600-6-300x169.png" alt="Business growth concept. Businessman using AI, global business network, data analysis of financial and banking, AI stocks, business strategy, technology and data connection, security, networking. AI stocks to watch"><div>Source: Gmx Pixel / Shutterstock.com</div></div>A data engineering specialist, Innodata (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/inod-stock-quote/">INOD</a>) also focuses on digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The company helps organizations extract utility out of their data for superior decision-making and efficiency. Further, its leveraging of AI should make INOD stock an intriguing idea for speculators.



One of the smaller enterprises, Innodata has enjoyed a strong performance this year. Nevertheless, it&rsquo;s prone to wild trading activity. Although INOD stock has witnessed volatility in recent sessions, its sales multiple is elevated at 4.8X. In contrast, in the prior year, the average price-to-sales ratio sat at 3.02X.



Still, patient speculators should keep INOD on their watchlist of stocks under $20. For fiscal 2024, analysts believe that <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/inod/analysis">sales may reach $121.57 million</a>. During the trailing 12 months (TTM), the company generated revenue of $94.44 million. In the following year, sales could hit just over $157 million.



Assuming a shares outstanding count of 28.75 million, INOD is trading around 2.8X projected 2025 sales. That makes it an even more tempting offer.



<h2>ReposiTrak (TRAK)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/supply-chain-300x169.jpg" alt="image of supply chain."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Focused on asset tracking and management solutions, ReposiTrak (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/trak-stock-quote/">TRAK</a>) offers robust acumen in the Internet of Things (or IoT) and cloud-based solutions. With machines increasingly communicating with each other, ReposiTrak enjoys strong relevance. Also, the company&rsquo;s services can help foster operational efficiencies for its enterprise-level customers.



At the moment, TRAK stock carries a trailing-year sales multiple of 15.95X. That&rsquo;s quite high. During the first quarter of this year, the equity averaged 15.07X. Overall, in the past year, the stat came out to an average of 10.84X.



That said, the lone expert that&rsquo;s covering the company believes that fiscal 2024 sales may hit $20.34 million. If so, that would imply a 6.5% lift from last year&rsquo;s print of $19.1 million. In the following year, revenue <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/trak/analysis">could rise again to $23.02 million</a>. That would translate to a growth rate of 13.2% from projected 2024 sales.



Presently, ReposiTrak features a shares outstanding count of 18.22 million. Should this stat hold true, TRAK would trade at 13.4X next year&rsquo;s revenue. That&rsquo;s still hot but the trend is moving in the right direction. Thus, it&rsquo;s one of the stocks under $20 to watch.



<h2>Paymentus (PAY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/digital-payment-300x169.jpg" alt="A concept image of mobile payment with a smart phone for a cup of coffee. affordable payment stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>A cloud-based bill payment technology, Paymentus (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pay-stock-quote/">PAY</a>) offers financial technology (fintech) services for businesses and institutions. It&rsquo;s an important player among stocks under $20 thanks to its ability to foster efficient and secure payment processing. Increasingly, transactions are conducted online and therefore demand for digital conveniences should only rise.



Despite the relevancies, PAY stock is trading at a relatively reasonable valuation. Currently, shares exchange hands at 3.77X sales. During Q1, this stat averaged a lofty 4.63X. In the previous quarter, the metric was 3.81X. Overall, in the past year, the multiple landed on average at 3.64X.



Moving forward, analysts anticipate significant business expansion. In fiscal 2024, sales could rise to $749 million, up 21.9% from last year&rsquo;s print of $614.49 million. In the following year, revenue might hit $889.27 million. Further, the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/pay/analysis">high-side estimate calls for $907.22 million</a>.



Assuming a shares outstanding count of 21.91 million, PAY stock would be trading at 0.47X projected 2025 high-side sales. That might be too good of a deal for some speculators to pass up.



<h2>ACM Research (ACMR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/acmr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="a magnifying glass enlarges the ACM logo on a website"><div>Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com</div></div>A semiconductor specialist that specializes in process equipment, ACM Research (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/acmr-stock-quote/">ACMR</a>) offers innovative solutions that help boost the efficiency and performance of semiconductor manufacturing. While it&rsquo;s not the most popular idea in terms of brand awareness, ACM offers critical &ldquo;background&rdquo; services.



Enticingly, ACMR stock trades around 1.84X revenue. In Q1, the sales multiple averaged 3.39X. Throughout the past year, the premium stood at 2.71X. Therefore, shares of the tech specialist can be had for a relative discount. It&rsquo;s also worth pointing out that ACMR trades at 1.46X book value, below the prior year average of 1.85X.



Looking out to year&rsquo;s end, covering experts believe that sales may soar to $710.11 million. If so, that would represent a lift of 27.3% from last year&rsquo;s haul of $557.72 million. And in fiscal 2025, revenue could reach $872.19 million, with a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/acmr/analysis">high-side estimate of $984.8 million</a>.



Assuming a shares outstanding count of 56.99 million, ACMR is trading at 1.13X 2025 high-end sales. It makes a tempting case for stocks under $20.



<h2>McEwen Mining (MUX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gold1600c-300x169.jpg" alt="Gold nuggets on top of American paper money representing gold stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Based in Canada, McEwen Mining (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mux-stock-quote/">MUX</a>) engages in the exploration, development and production of gold, silver and copper. Fundamentally, McEwen is attractive due to potential monetary policy pivots. If the Federal Reserve lowers the benchmark interest rate, that could be net positive for precious metals and core commodities. That should help MUX stock.



Right now, the mining firm features a price-to-sales ratio of 2.23. That&rsquo;s lower than the <a href="https://fullratio.com/ps-ratio-by-industry">gold sector&rsquo;s average multiple of 2.61X</a>. Further, in Q1 of this year, the metric stood at 2.82X. In the prior year, the stat averaged 2.68X. This implies that McEwen could grow into its prior valuation given the right catalyst. That could come in the form of interest rate cuts.



Notably, analysts believe that by the end of the current fiscal year, revenue could rise to $303.92 million. If so, that would imply a growth rate of 33.8% from last year&rsquo;s haul of $227.22 million. In the following year, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/mux/analysis">sales could move up to $319.43 million</a>, with a high-side view of $524.02 million.



Thanks to the projected expansion of the business, MUX ranks among the stocks under $20.



<h2>Vaalco Energy (EGY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/oil1600h-300x169.jpg" alt="miniature oil barrel and oil well figures on top of stack of money"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>A hydrocarbon energy specialist, Vaalco Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/egy-stock-quote/">EGY</a>) engages in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas. Also known as the upstream component of the hydrocarbon value chain, Vaalco may enjoy increased demand due mainly to geopolitical flashpoints. Such conflicts may spill over and disrupt global oil inventories, which could cynically boost demand for EGY stock.



Right now, shares trade hands at 1.64X sales. To be sure, this stat comes at a premium relative to the prior year&rsquo;s average multiple of 1.07X. However, the upstream oil and gas sector features an average multiple of 1.93X. Therefore, EGY stock potentially has more room to grow.



Where the narrative gets a bit tricky is projections for this fiscal year. The consensus view calls for sales of $407.05 million. However, that&rsquo;s down almost 11% from last year&rsquo;s print of $455.07 million. Nevertheless, the high-side view calls for a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/egy/analysis">top line of $494.8 million</a>. Further, the optimists are modeling for fiscal 2025 revenue to hit $567.05 million.



If anything, Vaalco is one of the best stocks under $20 if you want to hedge against an energy crisis.



<h2>Coursera (COUR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/coursera-300x169.jpg" alt="The app page for Coursera is displayed on a smartphone screen with a website in the background."><div>Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>One of the riskiest ideas to consider among stocks under $20, Coursera (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cour-stock-quote/">COUR</a>) will be criticized for being a falling knife. Further, the rise of AI supposedly threatens the business model. However, I have a different view. The company specializes in providing an online learning platform. It&rsquo;s not just about acquiring new skills: Coursera offers professional certifications and college degree credits.



In other words, the company offers advantages that AI can&rsquo;t touch. That said, I&rsquo;m not na&iuml;ve to the heavy losses that COUR stock incurred since makings its public market debut. Nevertheless, it appears that since June, Coursera has been charting a series of higher lows. I don&rsquo;t want to jump ahead of myself but there could be a growth opportunity here.



Analysts are looking at revenue of just under $700 million by the end of this fiscal year. If so, that would be up 10.1% from last year&rsquo;s print of $635.76 million. Further, fiscal 2025 revenue could soar to $786.82 million, up 12.4% from projected 2024 sales.



With the right catalysts, COUR could fly. It&rsquo;s worth keeping on the radar.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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