OPFI vs ENVA vs WRLD vs RM vs ATLC

For growth investors, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) is the stronger pick with 53.

3% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -1. 5% for World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD). Regional Management Corp. (RM) offers the better valuation at 7. 9x trailing P/E (6. 3x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate OppFi Inc. (OPFI) a "Buy" — based on 5 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Regional Management Corp.

(RM) is the cheapest at 7. 9x versus Enova International, Inc. at 14. 9x. On forward P/E, OppFi Inc. is actually cheaper at 5. 5x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Regional Management Corp. wins at 0. 48x versus Atlanticus Holdings Corporation's 1. 01x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Enova International, Inc.

(ENVA) delivered a total return of +368. 1%, compared to -7. 6% for Regional Management Corp. (RM). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: ATLC returned +25. 1% versus OPFI's +4. 2%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) is the lower-risk stock at 1.

27β versus Atlanticus Holdings Corporation's 1. 81β — meaning ATLC is approximately 43% more volatile than WRLD relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, OppFi Inc. (OPFI) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 108% versus 11% for Atlanticus Holdings Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) is pulling ahead at 53.

3% versus -1. 5% for World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: OppFi Inc. grew EPS 175. 0% year-over-year, compared to 7. 5% for Regional Management Corp.. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC) is the more profitable company, earning 17.

3% net margin versus 4. 4% for OppFi Inc. — meaning it keeps 17. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: OPFI leads at 32. 4% versus 12. 4% for RM. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — OPFI leads at 95. 1%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Regional Management Corp. (RM) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 48x versus Atlanticus Holdings Corporation's 1. 01x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, OppFi Inc. (OPFI) trades at 5. 5x forward P/E versus 21. 1x for World Acceptance Corporation — 15. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for ENVA: 15. 7% to $199. 50.

In this comparison, OPFI (24.

8% yield), RM (3. 3% yield), ATLC (0. 8% yield) pay a dividend. ENVA, WRLD do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Regional Management Corp.

(RM) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (3. 3% yield, +159. 2% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (RM: +159. 2%, ENVA: +20. 3%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (OPFI (Technology) and ENVA (Financial Services) and WRLD (Financial Services) and RM (Financial Services) and ATLC (Financial Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: OPFI is a small-cap deep-value stock; ENVA is a small-cap high-growth stock; WRLD is a small-cap deep-value stock; RM is a small-cap deep-value stock; ATLC is a small-cap high-growth stock. OPFI, RM, ATLC pay a dividend while ENVA, WRLD do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.