WRLDWorld Acceptance Corporation shows strong historical earnings growth and profitability, but current technical indicators and recent price action suggest a cautious approach. Its financial position is solid, with manageable debt levels.
World Acceptance Corporation operates in the consumer finance sector, providing loans to individuals with limited access to traditional credit. Thematic relevance is moderate, tied to broader economic conditions and consumer credit demand.
The company exhibits strong revenue and net income growth, particularly in recent quarters, with impressive net profit margins. Its balance sheet appears manageable with a decrease in debt year-over-year.
The stock has experienced a significant price decline recently. Technical indicators across various timeframes suggest bearish sentiment, with most moving averages indicating 'Sell' and oscillators predominantly neutral to bearish.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Consumer Credit Demand | 60 |
| Regulatory Environment | 40 |
| Technological Adoption | 30 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 50 |
| Competitive Landscape | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 85 |
| Profitability | 95 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 40 |
Consistent EPS Beats
The company has consistently beaten earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the past several quarters, with the latest quarter showing a significant surprise of 100.5% (reported $3.99 vs. estimate $1.99).
Low P/E Ratio
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 10.6, which is considerably lower than many companies in similar sectors, suggesting potential undervaluation.
Increasing P/S Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 2.1, which has increased from 0.8 in 2023, suggesting that the stock is becoming more expensive relative to its sales.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While net income has grown, annual revenue shows a decline from $566 billion in 2023 to $525 billion in 2024, indicating potential challenges in top-line expansion.
October 2025
24
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.11
A: $1.11
L: $1.11
H: 129.10M
A: 127.85M
L: 126.60M
World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also provides income tax return preparation and electronic filing services; and automobile club memberships. The company serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses, and credit card lenders. World Acceptance Corporation was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
157.50 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for WRLD have a max estimate of 165.00 and a min estimate of 150.00.