World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

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World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) is up 18.4% since the beginning of the year. At $166 per share, WRLD is trading 10.4% below its 52-week high of $185. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WRLD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,091.

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has returned 18.39% so far this year and 5.68% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WRLD has achieved an annualized return of 15.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 1991, WRLD's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +73.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -48.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, WRLD closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 9, 2017 with a return of +38.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 11, 2015 at -34.4%.

World Acceptance Corporation has an annualized alpha of 16.48%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 1991.

• This stock captured 100.31% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.39% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WRLD ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the World Acceptance Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the World Acceptance Corporation was 77.65%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 446 trading sessions.

The current World Acceptance Corporation drawdown is 35.83%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of World Acceptance Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how World Acceptance Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.