WRLD World Acceptance PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the WRLD stock has a PE ratio of 7.26. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $14.89 and the stock price of $108.04 per share. A decrease of 26% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 9.8 of the past four quarters.
WRLD PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of World Acceptance over the last ten years is 18.98. The current 7.26 price-to-earnings ratio is 62% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WRLD's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2019 quarter at 135, with a price of $86.4 and an EPS of $0.64. The Sep 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 2.17, with a price of $26.84 and an EPS of $12.38.
World Acceptance PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 181.08% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -52.24% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.78 | -52.24% |
| 2023 | 22.57 | 4.49% |
| 2022 | 21.6 | 126.18% |
| 2021 | 9.55 | -35.99% |
| 2020 | 14.92 | -47.26% |
| 2019 | 28.29 | 64.19% |
| 2018 | 17.23 | 181.08% |
| 2017 | 6.13 | 63.47% |
| 2016 | 3.75 | -37.71% |
| 2015 | 6.02 | -21.41% |
WRLD average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WRLD is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WRLD PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks SLM and PFSI, WRLD's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WRLD World Acceptance Corp | 7.26 | $621.18M |
| SLM SLM Corp | 9.52 | $5.9B |
| PFSI PennyMac Financial Services Inc | 30.53 | $5.21B |
| FMCC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp | N/A | $1.73B |
Frequently asked questions
What is World Acceptance's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WRLD stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 7.26.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for World Acceptance (WRLD)?
The average PE ratio for WRLD stock over the past 3 years is 18.43.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for World Acceptance (WRLD)?
The average PE ratio for WRLD stock over the past 5 years is 22.33.
What is the highest PE ratio for WRLD?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 135.
How does the current PE ratio for WRLD compare to its historical average?
WRLD's current price to earnings ratio is 62% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is World Acceptance's PE ratio so low?
WRLD's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is WRLD's PE ratio calculated (World Acceptance PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), World Acceptance's share price is $108.04. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $14.89. Therefore, World Acceptance's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.26. PE RATIO(7.26) = STOCK PRICE($108.04) / TTM EPS($14.89)
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