WRLD (World Acceptance) Beneish M-Score: -3.56 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is World Acceptance Beneish M-Score?

World Acceptance WRLD +5.49% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WRLD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, World Acceptance ranks better than 92.13% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Acceptance's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WRLD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.13   Med: -3.45   Max: -3.25
Current: -3.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of World Acceptance was -3.25. The lowest was -4.13. And the median was -3.45.

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World Acceptance Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of World Acceptance for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0119+0.892 * 1.0274+0.115 * 1.0407
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2962+4.679 * -0.213233-0.327 * 1.2036
=-3.56

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2.4 Mil.
Revenue was 164.312 + 128.466 + 120.123 + 122.822 = $535.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 164.312 + 128.466 + 120.123 + 122.822 = $535.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,054.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $89.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $9.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $250.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $661.2 Mil.
Net Income was 36.099 + -0.911 + -1.946 + 1.344 = $34.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 94.605 + 57.971 + 48.63 + 58.153 = $259.4 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 153.412 + 127.339 + 120.952 + 119.758 = $521.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 153.412 + 127.339 + 120.952 + 119.758 = $521.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,008.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $96.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $10.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $188.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $525.6 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(2.421 / 535.723) / (0 / 521.461)
=0.004519 / 0
=1

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(521.461 / 521.461) / (535.723 / 535.723)
=1 / 1
=1

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0 + 88.957) / 1054.121) / (1 - (0 + 96.001) / 1008.488)
=0.91561 / 0.904807
=1.0119

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=535.723 / 521.461
=1.0274

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(10.135 / (10.135 + 96.001)) / (8.987 / (8.987 + 88.957))
=0.095491 / 0.091757
=1.0407

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(250.334 / 535.723) / (187.982 / 521.461)
=0.467283 / 0.360491
=1.2962

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((661.194 + 0) / 1054.121) / ((525.559 + 0) / 1008.488)
=0.627247 / 0.521136
=1.2036

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(34.586 - 0 - 259.359) / 1054.121
=-0.213233

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

World Acceptance has a M-score of -3.56 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.56 mean?
World Acceptance (WRLD) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #38 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is World Acceptance's Beneish M-Score too high?
World Acceptance's current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. Based on the distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #38 out of 483 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 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Acceptance's Beneish M-Score compare to GDOT and OPFI?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #38 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places World Acceptance in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. World Acceptance's current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. 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 $159.30, compared to a current price of $194.02 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. World Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Acceptance (WRLD), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.56 as of Jun. 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 (WRLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $194.02 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.30. GuruFocus considers World Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WRLD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.56
  • GF Value™: $159.30 vs. price of $194.02 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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