NasdaqGS:MFINConsumer Finance
Medallion Financial (MFIN) Stock Revenue Growth Meets Mounting Profit Pressure
Medallion Financial slipped about 2% to US$9.94 today, even though the latest quarter showed the lending engine still running hard. Revenue reached roughly US$88.9m and net income came in at about US$7.4m. However, the stock reaction reflects concern about what those profits cost to produce.
The central issue is the margin squeeze now building across the Medallion Financial model. Net income over the past year has been running on thinner margins, and interest expense coverage remains weak...