World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD - Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $138.81, but opened at $149.31. World Acceptance shares last traded at $142.45, with a volume of 3,187 shares changing hands.
World Acceptance Price Performance
The business has a 50-day moving average price of $133.69 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $126.42. The company has a quick ratio of 20.46, a current ratio of 20.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44. The company has a market capitalization of $853.63 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.03 and a beta of 1.42.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale purchased a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter valued at $56,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in World Acceptance during the third quarter worth about $195,000. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System purchased a new position in shares of World Acceptance in the fourth quarter worth about $222,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of World Acceptance in the first quarter valued at approximately $242,000. Finally, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund purchased a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $263,000. 83.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
World Acceptance Company Profile
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World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also provides income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships.
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