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World Acceptance's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WRLD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.465 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
World Acceptance (NAS:WRLD) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
World Acceptance 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WRLD vs JCAP, LU, FINV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
World Acceptance 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
World Acceptance (WRLD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
World Acceptance's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Acceptance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to JCAP and LU?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, World Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 210 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places World Acceptance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Credit Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Credit Services companies is 4.47, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on World Acceptance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Acceptance's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 $160.95, compared to a current price of $194.35 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. World Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Acceptance (WRLD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 $194.35 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.95.
GuruFocus considers World Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WRLD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $160.95 vs. price of $194.35 (20.8% 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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