WRLD World Acceptance PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 23, 2025, the WRLD stock has a PE ratio of 8.96. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $14.46 and the stock price of $129.55 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last four-quarter average.
WRLD PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of World Acceptance over the last ten years is 19.32. The current 8.96 price-to-earnings ratio is 54% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.78 | -52.24% | $144.98 | $13.45 |
| 2023 | 22.57 | 4.49% | $83.29 | $3.69 |
| 2022 | 21.6 | 126.18% | $191.84 | $8.88 |
| 2021 | 9.55 | -35.99% | $129.76 | $13.59 |
| 2020 | 14.92 | -47.26% | $54.61 | $3.66 |
| 2019 | 28.29 | 64.19% | $117.13 | $4.14 |
| 2018 | 17.23 | 181.08% | $105.3 | $6.11 |
| 2017 | 6.13 | 63.47% | $51.78 | $8.45 |
| 2016 | 3.75 | -37.71% | $37.92 | $10.12 |
| 2015 | 6.02 | -21.41% | $72.92 | $12.12 |
| 2014 | 7.66 | -27.05% | $75.08 | $9.8 |
| 2013 | 10.5 | 15.77% | $85.87 | $8.18 |
| 2012 | 9.07 | -19.88% | $61.25 | $6.75 |
| 2011 | 11.32 | 41.85% | $65.2 | $5.76 |
| 2010 | 7.98 | 62.53% | $36.08 | $4.52 |
World Acceptance PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 7.78 | -1.77% | $112.44 | $14.46 |
| Sep 2024 | 7.92 | -12.68% | $117.98 | $14.89 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.07 | -15.86% | $123.58 | $13.62 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.78 | -4.18% | $144.98 | $13.45 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.25 | -13.93% | $130.53 | $11.6 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.07 | -33.38% | $127.06 | $9.72 |
| Jun 2023 | 19.62 | -13.07% | $134.01 | $6.83 |
| Mar 2023 | 22.57 | -15.12% | $83.29 | $3.69 |
| Dec 2022 | 26.59 | -26.67% | $65.94 | $2.48 |
| Sep 2022 | 36.26 | 55.69% | $96.82 | $2.67 |
| Jun 2022 | 23.29 | 7.82% | $112.24 | $4.82 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.6 | 12.73% | $191.84 | $8.88 |
| Dec 2021 | 19.16 | 40.78% | $245.43 | $12.81 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.61 | 18.04% | $189.58 | $13.93 |
| Jun 2021 | 11.53 | 20.73% | $160.24 | $13.9 |
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 | 9.27 | $770.17M |
| SLM SLM Corp | 10.29 | $5.91B |
| PFSI PennyMac Financial Services Inc | 15.61 | $4.91B |
| FMCC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp | N/A | $3.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is World Acceptance's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WRLD stock as of Apr 23, 2025, stands at 8.96.
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 17.11.
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 16.02.
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 54% 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 (Apr 23, 2025), World Acceptance's share price is $129.55. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $14.46. Therefore, World Acceptance's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.96. PE RATIO(8.96) = STOCK PRICE($129.55) / TTM EPS($14.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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