World AcceptanceWRLD -5.33%62 Buyback Yield % is 13.72 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates WRLD with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 178 Credit Services companies, World Acceptance ranks better than 96.63% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WRLD vs JCAP, LU, FINV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, World Acceptance's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
World Acceptance Buyback Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
World Acceptance (WRLD) has a Buyback Yield % of 13.72 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 7.97. Over the past decade, World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.48 to 46.30. According to the industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #6 out of 178 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % too high?
World Acceptance's current Buyback Yield % of 13.72 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 46.30. Based on the distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #6 out of 178 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Acceptance's Buyback Yield % compare to JCAP and LU?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #6 out of 178 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places World Acceptance in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, World Acceptance's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.48 to 46.30 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. World Acceptance's current Buyback Yield % is 13.72, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Acceptance (WRLD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.05, compared to a current price of $207.84 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 13.72, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. World Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Acceptance (WRLD), the current Buyback Yield % is 13.72 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is World Acceptance (WRLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $207.84 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.05.
GuruFocus considers World Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WRLD:
Buyback Yield %: 13.72 (72% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: $160.05 vs. price of $207.84 (29.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WRLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance (installment loan) business. It offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. The Company generally serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses and credit card lenders. The Company also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals. The traditional installment loan industry is a fragmented segment of the consumer lending industry. The Company has one reportable segment: the consumer finance segment.
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