World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) has a Graham intrinsic value of $24.69 per share. At $171.64 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 595% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.1% a year to $585.2M, with an average return on invested capital of 6.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$24.69
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$171.64
Price vs Graham value
595% above
Market cap
$862.6M
Revenue (FY2026)
$585.2M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.1%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
6.6%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$255.5M

WRLD 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $585.2M $34.6M $6.88 $255.5M — 3.8%
FY2025 $564.8M $89.7M $16.30 $250.5M — 10.0%
FY2024 $573.2M $77.3M $13.19 $259.9M — 8.2%
FY2023 $616.5M $21.2M $3.60 $285.7M — 2.1%
FY2022 $582.4M $53.9M $8.47 $275.4M — 5.8%
FY2021 $525.5M $88.3M $13.23 $187.9M — 10.7%
FY2020 $590.0M $28.2M $3.54 $246.1M — 3.4%
FY2019 $544.5M $37.2M $4.05 $234.9M — 4.8%
FY2018 $548.7M $53.7M $5.99 $208.9M — 7.2%
FY2017 $531.7M $73.6M $8.38 $212.5M — 9.9%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.1% annually over the past decade.

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 6.6% ROIC.

Over the decade, WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 42.7% of outstanding shares, and that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP is modeled at -2.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $24.69 per share.

WRLD stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -2.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, WRLD's intrinsic value is about $24.69 per share.

Is WRLD stock undervalued?

At $171.64 (close on Oct 17, 2026), WRLD trades 595% above its Graham value of $24.69. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has World Acceptance Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $531.7M in fiscal 2017 to $585.2M in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. Net income was $34.6M in fiscal 2026.

Does World Acceptance Corp. generate free cash flow?

World Acceptance Corp. generated $255.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is WRLD's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 6.6%, and average return on equity was 12.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this WRLD data come from?

From World Acceptance Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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