FCF Yield
Higher than 88% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 46h ago
Sector Performance
88th percentileWRLD
27.3%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
Deep Analysis
World Acceptance Corporation's current FCF Yield of 27.3% means that for every $1 of its stock price, the company generates $0.273 in free cash flow (cash available after expenses and investments).
This yield is far above the Financial Services sector median of 6.5%, placing the stock in the 88th percentile among peers. However, the metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of -26.0% and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -8.4%. The combination of a very high yield relative to the sector with a persistent downtrend suggests that while the stock still offers strong cash generation versus price, the erosion in free cash flow creates a risk of further compression. This mixed picture — an exceptional level facing a negative trajectory — aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the positive cash return potential is balanced by the weakening underlying trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WRLD?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does WRLD's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
WRLD's FCF Yield of 27.3% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.5%, placing it in the 88th percentile.
Who are WRLD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: ARES (6.1%), PNC (5.3%), NU (5.1%), SCHW (4.9%), SPGI (4.5%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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27.3%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
How WRLD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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