World Acceptance (FRA:WOA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.95 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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FRA:WOA World Acceptance Corp FRA:WOA
63 GF Score
Price €154.00
GF Value €121.61
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What is World Acceptance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

World Acceptance FRA:WOA -3.14% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:WOA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.61. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Credit Services companies, World Acceptance ranks better than 61.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), World Acceptance's current share price is €154.00. World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €79.03. World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WOA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.72   Max: 3.88
Current: 2.22

During the past years, World Acceptance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.88. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.72.

FRA:WOA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
61.43% of 420 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.055 vs FRA:WOA: 2.22

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

World Acceptance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.262. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €79.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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World Acceptance  (FRA:WOA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


World Acceptance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


World Acceptance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

World Acceptance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

World Acceptance Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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World Acceptance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.88 1.90 1.57 1.47

FRA:WOA vs JCAP, LU, FINV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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World Acceptance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=154.00/79.03
=1.95

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, World Acceptance's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=28.262/330.2130*330.2130
=28.262

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

World Acceptance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.330 241.018 16.893
201609 12.523 241.428 17.128
201612 13.550 241.432 18.533
201703 10.523 243.801 14.253
201706 11.332 244.955 15.276
201709 10.766 246.819 14.404
201712 11.411 246.524 15.285
201803 12.053 249.554 15.949
201806 10.969 251.989 14.374
201809 11.339 252.439 14.832
201812 12.599 251.233 16.560
201903 14.968 254.202 19.444
201906 13.380 256.143 17.249
201909 14.972 256.759 19.255
201912 17.432 256.974 22.400
202003 19.156 258.115 24.507
202006 15.164 257.797 19.424
202009 14.687 260.280 18.633
202012 15.752 260.474 19.969
202103 18.446 264.877 22.996
202106 15.962 271.696 19.400
202109 17.378 274.310 20.920
202112 19.127 278.802 22.654
202203 23.212 287.504 26.660
202206 24.180 296.311 26.947
202209 24.381 296.808 27.125
202212 21.349 296.797 23.753
202303 21.813 301.836 23.864
202306 19.911 305.109 21.549
202309 19.616 307.789 21.045
202312 19.726 306.746 21.235
202403 23.508 312.332 24.854
202406 19.981 314.175 21.001
202409 19.639 315.301 20.568
202412 22.256 315.605 23.286
202503 26.047 319.799 26.895
202506 20.134 322.561 20.612
202509 20.095 324.800 20.430
202512 23.053 324.054 23.491
202603 28.262 330.213 28.262

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.95 mean?
World Acceptance (FRA:WOA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #162 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
World Acceptance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.95 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 3.88. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.06. World Acceptance's value of 1.95 is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #162 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, World Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Acceptance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JCAP and LU?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #162 out of 420 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts World Acceptance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.06. World Acceptance's value of 1.95 is 36.2% below this benchmark. Historically, World Acceptance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 3.06, World Acceptance has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.06, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Acceptance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.95 is 36.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Acceptance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.72. 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?
World Acceptance (FRA:WOA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.95. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.61, compared to a current price of €154.00 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 36.2% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.06. World Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Acceptance (FRA:WOA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95 as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:WOA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €154.00 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.61.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WOA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.95 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.72)
  • GF Value™: €121.61 vs. price of €154.00 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% below the Credit Services median (#162 of 420)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Acceptance Business Description

Other Exchanges WRLD:USA
Address 104 S Main Street, Greenville, SC, USA, 29601
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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