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World Acceptance Corp (DE:WOA)
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World Acceptance (WOA) Price & Analysis

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€156.00
-€7.00(-4.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€156.00
-€7.00(-4.05%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Credit QualityImproving delinquency and lower provision expense indicate that recent underwriting discipline is strengthening portfolio performance. If sustained, better credit quality can support more predictable earnings, reduce loss volatility, and give management greater flexibility to cautiously expand lending over the next several quarters.
Revenue And Operating ProfitabilityStrong TTM revenue growth combined with solid gross, EBIT, and EBITDA margins demonstrates that the core installment-lending model can generate meaningful operating profit. This provides an earnings base for reinvestment and supports resilience, although credit performance remains important to final margins.
Disciplined Expense ManagementImproved G&A performance and an ongoing expense-discipline commitment can help protect operating leverage while loan growth remains measured. Sustained cost control should support profitability through changing credit conditions and preserve resources for responsible portfolio growth or product development.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt materially exceeds shareholders’ equity, leaving the company more exposed to funding pressure and credit deterioration than a less leveraged lender. High leverage can constrain capital allocation, reduce flexibility during weaker portfolio conditions, and amplify the effect of provisioning or earnings declines.
Volatile Earnings And Cash GenerationModest TTM net margin and substantial variation across periods indicate that earnings power is sensitive to provisions, credit conditions, and operating factors. The unusually large cash-flow increase also appears nonrecurring, reducing confidence that recent reported cash generation represents a stable ongoing run rate.
Cautious Growth And Smaller Customer BaseTighter underwriting is improving risk control but is also limiting customer acquisition and near-term portfolio expansion. A flat loan book and shrinking customer base can restrict revenue growth, reduce operating leverage, and make it harder for the company to scale earnings until lending conditions become less cautious.

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WOA FAQ

What was World Acceptance Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
World Acceptance Corp lowest stock price was €95.00 and its highest was €192.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is World Acceptance Corp’s market cap?
    World Acceptance Corp’s market cap is €695.33M.
      When is World Acceptance Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
      World Acceptance Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 15, 2027 which is in 81 days.
        How were World Acceptance Corp’s earnings last quarter?
        World Acceptance Corp released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2026. The company reported €1.714 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.696 by €1.018.
          Is World Acceptance Corp overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts World Acceptance Corp’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does World Acceptance Corp pay dividends?
            World Acceptance Corp does not currently pay dividends.
            What is World Acceptance Corp’s EPS estimate?
            World Acceptance Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.93.
              How many shares outstanding does World Acceptance Corp have?
              World Acceptance Corp has 4,663,180 shares outstanding.
                What happened to World Acceptance Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                World Acceptance Corp reported an EPS of €1.714 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.696. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.817%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of World Acceptance Corp?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:WOA
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    World Acceptance Corp

                    World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) functions as a consumer finance provider, specializing in offering small-dollar loans. The company's product portfolio includes various installment loan types, ranging from short-term, modest sums to larger, medium-term credit facilities. Beyond direct lending, it furnishes a suite of complementary products and services. These encompass the sale of credit insurance—such as life, accident and health, property, auto, unemployment, and accidental death and dismemberment policies—marketed in conjunction with its loan offerings. Additionally, World Acceptance Corporation provides automobile club memberships to its borrowers and supports clients with income tax preparation and electronic filing services. Its primary demographic comprises individuals who encounter difficulties accessing credit through traditional channels like banks, credit unions, or larger financial institutions. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the corporation operated a network of 1,167 branches across seventeen U.S. states (Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin) as of March 31, 2022.

                    World Acceptance (WOA) Earnings & Revenues

                    WOA Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
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                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call was predominantly positive, with improved adjusted earnings, revenue growth, lower provision expense, better delinquency trends, improved G&A expense, and confidence in the competitive position. The main challenges were continued consumer sensitivity to gas prices, a cautious near-term growth posture, and the credit card product remaining under evaluation before potential scaling.View all DE:WOA earnings summaries
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