World Acceptance Corporation

NasdaqGS:WRLD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$581.5m

World Acceptance Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

World Acceptance has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.3%, while the Consumer Finance industry saw earnings growing at 4.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.6% per year. World Acceptance's return on equity is 20.1%, and it has net margins of 15%.

Key information

4.3%

Earnings growth rate

10.9%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Finance Industry Growth7.2%
Revenue growth rate0.6%
Return on equity20.1%
Net Margin15.0%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Improved Earnings Required Before World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Find Their Feet

Nov 12
Improved Earnings Required Before World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Find Their Feet

This Is Why World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Aug 14
This Is Why World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

Jul 16
World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)

Mar 22
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Even After 25% Share Price Boost

Dec 22
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Even After 25% Share Price Boost

World Acceptance: Consumer Finance's Today-Best Near-Term Cap-Gain Prospect

Aug 07

World Acceptance Non-GAAP EPS of $1.15, revenue of $157.59M beats by $8.92M

Jul 27

Here's Why I Think World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Is An Interesting Stock

May 05
Here's Why I Think World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Is An Interesting Stock

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Passed With Ease

Jan 24
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Passed With Ease

A Look At Why World Acceptance Corporation's Stock Is Outperforming Its Peers

Jan 16

Here's Why I Think World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 21
Here's Why I Think World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

We Take A Look At Whether World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) CEO May Be Underpaid

Jul 29
We Take A Look At Whether World Acceptance Corporation's (NASDAQ:WRLD) CEO May Be Underpaid

Should You Be Adding World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jul 22
Should You Be Adding World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) To Your Watchlist Today?

World Acceptance approves $30M buyback program

Jun 16

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How World Acceptance makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:WRLD Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 24558842410
30 Jun 24563782580
31 Mar 24573772640
31 Dec 23575672670
30 Sep 23584562650
30 Jun 23599392710
31 Mar 23611212750
31 Dec 22619152780
30 Sep 22621172880
30 Jun 22608302930
31 Mar 22586542950
31 Dec 21565802950
30 Sep 21548882980
30 Jun 21534892990
31 Mar 21531882990
31 Dec 20542673160
30 Sep 20558463290
30 Jun 20575353320
31 Mar 20591283420
31 Dec 19584433250
30 Sep 19575553130
30 Jun 19560673000
31 Mar 19545742870
31 Dec 18529622810
30 Sep 18517562690
30 Jun 18509542670
31 Mar 18503492660
31 Dec 17506552630
30 Sep 17511652700
30 Jun 17521682700
31 Mar 17491682440
31 Dec 16531722640
30 Sep 16540772640
30 Jun 16547802640
31 Mar 16557872690
31 Dec 155811062730
30 Sep 155901102770
30 Jun 156021122860
31 Mar 156101112910
31 Dec 145861012770
30 Sep 145981062780
30 Jun 146001062780
31 Mar 145991072800
31 Dec 136181062990

Quality Earnings: WRLD has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WRLD's current net profit margins (15%) are higher than last year (9.6%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WRLD's earnings have grown by 4.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WRLD's earnings growth over the past year (49.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: WRLD earnings growth over the past year (49.5%) exceeded the Consumer Finance industry -5.8%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst WRLD's Return on Equity (20.07%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 13:29
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/03/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

World Acceptance Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James FotheringhamBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
William ArmstrongCL King & Associates, Inc.
Robert RamseyFBR Capital Markets & Co.