Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 24.7x · EV/EBITDA 26.7x · ROE 8.8%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $793M | $679M | $697M | $850M | $491M | $1.2B | $866M | $434M | $1.1B | $943M | $455M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $2.0B | $1.3B | $977M | $1.3B | $1.2B | $735M |
| P/E Ratio → | 24.72 | 19.63 | 7.76 | 10.99 | 23.14 | 22.65 | 9.81 | 15.43 | 29.21 | 17.58 | 6.18 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.48 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 1.62 | 0.87 | 2.21 | 1.72 | 0.77 | 2.05 | 1.95 | 0.97 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.44 | 1.93 | 1.59 | 2.00 | 1.28 | 3.27 | 2.14 | 1.05 | 1.95 | 1.74 | 0.99 |
| P/FCF | 3.10 | 2.66 | 2.78 | 3.27 | 1.72 | 4.58 | 4.02 | 1.70 | 4.80 | 4.56 | 2.18 |
| P/OCF | 3.06 | 2.62 | 2.74 | 3.20 | 1.69 | 4.48 | 3.81 | 1.55 | 4.41 | 4.33 | 2.07 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.49 | 2.33 | 2.70 | 2.04 | 3.59 | 2.68 | 1.73 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 1.57 |
| EV / EBITDA | 26.70 | 24.60 | 7.22 | 12.84 | 30.32 | 25.65 | 10.88 | 20.75 | 13.47 | 11.18 | 6.48 |
| EV / EBIT | 32.00 | 29.48 | 7.87 | 14.24 | 42.50 | 30.22 | 12.09 | 27.97 | 14.69 | 12.14 | 6.93 |
| EV / FCF | — | 5.22 | 4.86 | 5.45 | 4.04 | 7.44 | 6.26 | 3.83 | 5.88 | 5.68 | 3.53 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 59.3% | 59.3% | 70.0% | 64.2% | 49.7% | 62.5% | 78.8% | 64.8% | 69.4% | 72.8% | 71.4% |
| Operating Margin | 7.7% | 7.7% | 28.1% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 11.2% | 21.1% | 5.9% | 16.5% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.9% | 5.9% | 15.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 9.2% | 16.7% | 4.8% | 6.8% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.8% | 8.8% | 20.8% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 13.9% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 10.7% | 17.3% |
| ROA | 3.4% | 3.4% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.0% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| ROIC | 3.4% | 3.4% | 12.1% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 10.4% |
| ROCE | 4.6% | 4.6% | 16.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 6.3% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 13.7% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.20 | 1.36 | 1.76 | 2.09 | 1.23 | 1.34 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.64 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 12.19 | 12.19 | 3.12 | 5.24 | 17.84 | 10.10 | 4.01 | 11.77 | 2.57 | 2.33 | 2.60 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.87 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.72 | 2.04 | 1.19 | 1.32 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 12.08 | 12.08 | 3.09 | 5.13 | 17.41 | 9.85 | 3.88 | 11.52 | 2.48 | 2.21 | 2.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.56 | 2.08 | 2.18 | 2.32 | 2.86 | 2.23 | 2.12 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.92 | 0.92 | 3.62 | 2.06 | 0.54 | 1.96 | 4.33 | 1.35 | 5.01 | 5.07 | 4.93 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.0% | 5.1% | 12.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.7% | 16.2% |
| FCF Yield | 32.2% | 37.6% | 35.9% | 30.6% | 58.2% | 21.8% | 24.9% | 58.8% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 45.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 16.7% | 19.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 11.8% | 45.5% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 16.7% | 19.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 11.8% | 45.5% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $5M | $6M | $6M | $6M | $6M | $7M | $8M | $9M | $9M | $9M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WRLD stock.
World Acceptance Corporation's current P/E ratio is 24.7x. The historical average is 12.2x. This places it at the 97th percentile of its historical range.
World Acceptance Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 26.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.9x.
World Acceptance Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.8%. The historical average is 19.4%.
Based on historical data, World Acceptance Corporation is trading at a P/E of 24.7x. This is at the 97th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
World Acceptance Corporation has 59.3% gross margin and 7.7% operating margin.
World Acceptance Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 12.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
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Premium Multiple, Subdued Returns
WRLD trades at 2.70x book and 27.4x trailing earnings, a premium to peers like RM (0.89x P/B) despite a sub-2% ROE in 2027Q1, according to recent filings.
The market appears to be pricing in a recovery in profitability, as the current P/B implies a forward ROTCE well above the recent run-rate. However, with ROE at 1.7% in 2027Q1 and tangible book value per share of $76.70, the premium may be justified only if credit costs normalize and regulatory pressures ease. Investors should monitor whether the earnings beat in 2027Q1 is sustainable or a one-time reserve release.
ROE Volatility Masks Core Earnings
ROE swung from 10.3% in 2026Q4 to 1.7% in 2027Q1, driven by a collapse in non-interest income and elevated provisions, as reported in quarterly financials.
The DuPont decomposition shows that NIM has been stable near 10%, but the efficiency ratio deteriorated to 54.7% in 2027Q1 from 46.0% in 2026Q4, reflecting the seasonal drop in fee income. The reliance on ancillary products, which spiked in Q4, creates lumpy earnings. The provision for loan losses at 31.5% of revenue remains a significant drag, suggesting that underlying profitability is strained despite the headline NIM.
NIM Stable, Efficiency Volatile
NIM held at 10.2% in 2027Q1, but the efficiency ratio swung from 46.0% to 54.7% quarter-over-quarter, as per SEC filings, highlighting cost rigidity.
The stability in NIM masks the pressure from rising funding costs and regulatory caps on loan yields. The efficiency ratio's volatility is driven by the seasonality of fee income, which fell from 29.6% of revenue in 2026Q4 to 12.7% in 2027Q1. This suggests that the branch network's fixed costs are not being adequately covered outside of peak quarters, and management may need to rationalize the footprint to improve operating leverage.
Equity Cushion Thins on Buybacks
Equity-to-assets fell from 0.40 in 2024Q4 to 0.34 in 2027Q1, as share repurchases totaled $207.6M over ten quarters, according to cash flow statements.
The aggressive buyback program has reduced the capital buffer, leaving less room to absorb credit losses if subprime delinquencies rise further. While the equity ratio remains above regulatory minimums, the trend is concerning given the elevated provision levels. Investors should monitor whether management pauses buybacks to preserve capital, especially if the CFPB scrutiny on ancillary products leads to lower fee income.
Provisions Outpace Charge-Offs
Loan loss provisions averaged $43.1M per quarter, with 2027Q1 at $43.8M, while net charge-offs are not disclosed, suggesting conservative reserve builds, as per financial statements.
The high provisions relative to revenue indicate that credit quality is deteriorating as pandemic-era savings are exhausted. The lack of disclosed charge-offs makes it difficult to assess the adequacy of reserves, but the persistent provision expense suggests that the portfolio is under stress. If the CECL assumptions are overly pessimistic, there could be reserve releases in future quarters, but the normalization of subprime credit metrics suggests the opposite.
P/E Misleads on Earnings Power
The trailing P/E of 27.4x is distorted by CECL-driven provision volatility, obscuring the underlying profitability, as per accounting standards.
For a lender like WRLD, P/E is often misapplied because provisions can swing earnings dramatically from quarter to quarter, as seen in the 2026Q4 to 2027Q1 collapse. A more appropriate metric is P/B or P/TBV, which better reflects the franchise value and capital position. Additionally, investors should adjust for CECL by using pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) to gauge core earnings power, as the reported EPS beat may be partly due to reserve releases rather than operational improvement.