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WRLDWorld Acceptance Corporation
$149.08$695M
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World Acceptance Corporation

WRLD
NASDAQ · Consumer Finance
$149.08
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$695M
P/E13.6x
52W High$227.68
Volume68.45K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2027Q2

Credit Normalization Pressures Thin Spreads and Shrinking Equity Cushion

WRLD's recent earnings are highly volatile, with net interest income swinging from $110.1M in 2027Q1 to negative $11.7M in 2027Q2 and provisions persistently absorbing $33.0M to $51.4M per quarter, which suggests core lending spreads are fragile.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-12% Peers

P/E is 12% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 42 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 58% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 23

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
WRLD+5.13%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
WRLD+14.53%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
WRLD+42.35%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+68.23%
5-Year Return
WRLD-38.97%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+56.37%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
13.6x
Forward P/E
21.1x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
16.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
30.6%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
13.6x
19.6x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
16.2x
24.6x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
3.3x
2.8x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$536M+2.6% YoY
Net income FY26
$35M-61.5% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$255M+2.0% YoY
Operating margin FY26
8.4%-21.9 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)3.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.9%
ROE (TTM)14.2%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 23, 2026
$1.93+147.4%
vs $0.78
$139M-1.1%
vs $141M
Q3 2026
Jul 24, 2026
$2.12+265.5%
vs $0.58
$139M-3.3%
vs $144M
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
$7.70-0.5%
vs $7.74
$178M+5.4%
vs $168M
Q1 2026
Jan 27, 2026
-$0.19-132.8%
vs $0.58
$141M+9.2%
vs $129M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Oct 24, 2026
World Acceptance: Resilient Credit Performance Is Largely Priced In

World Acceptance Corporation delivered strong Q2 earnings, beating estimates by $1.14 and demonstrating resilient credit performance amid conservative underwriting. WRLD's tightened lending standards led to an 18% decline in new customer originations and a 5% reduction in total customer count, focusing the portfolio on reliable borrowers. Improved delinquency rates and prudent reserve building (9% of loans) position WRLD defensively against potential macroeconomic headwinds.

Seeking Alpha·Oct 23, 2026
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·Oct 23, 2026
World Acceptance Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

World Acceptance NASDAQ: WRLD reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.92 for its fiscal 2027 second quarter, as revenue growth and lower provisioning expense supported results while credit quality continued to improve.

Business Wire·Oct 23, 2026
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2027. Second fiscal quarter highlights Highlights from the second quarter include: Net income of $8.8 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, in the second quarter, a $10.4 million increase, or $2.25 increase per share, compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year; Total revenues increased $4.4 million to $139.2 million, or 3.2%, compared to the.

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04

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Benchmark WRLD against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
WRLD logoWRLDWorld Acceptance CorporationCurrent
$149.08$694.77M13.582.6%9.13%14.16%—
RM logoRMRegional Management Corp.
$36.25$333.8M7.139.1%8.05%12.61%3.19%
PRAA logoPRAAPRA Group, Inc.
$12.92$492.78M3.12-4.51%13.85%14.48%—
FCFS logoFCFSFirstCash Holdings, Inc
$185.67$8.05B20.217.81%9.81%17.73%0.86%
SLM logoSLMSLM Corporation
$16.94$3.18B5.547.32%31.69%23.59%19.95%
NAVI logoNAVINavient Corporation
$8.42$791.39M-16.50-32.67%-8.91%-2.04%7.56%

Compare WRLD vs Peers

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs RM

Most directly comparable listed peer for WRLD.

Scale Benchmark

vs FISV

Larger-name benchmark to compare WRLD against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs RM, PRAA, FCFS, SLM

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

WRLD SEC Filings & Documents

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 23, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 13, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Jun 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

May 22, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

May 23, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 9, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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WRLD Frequently Asked Questions

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is World Acceptance Corporation growing?

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) grew revenue by 4.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is WRLD profitable?

Yes. World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) earned $50.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 9.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is WRLD's return on equity?

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) had a return on equity (ROE) of 14.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.

Industry Metrics
What is World Acceptance Corporation's net interest margin?

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 41.3%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

What is World Acceptance Corporation's efficiency ratio?

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has an efficiency ratio of 56.3%. This is reasonable for a bank.

What if you invested $1,000 in WRLD back in 1997?

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