Do analysts recommend WRLD or UPST?

Upstart has a consensus target price of $44.40, suggesting a potential upside of 48.54%. Given Upstart's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Upstart is more favorable than World Acceptance. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score World Acceptance 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Upstart 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.44

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, WRLD or UPST?

Upstart has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. World Acceptance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Upstart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio World Acceptance $585.74M 1.51 $34.59M $8.46 22.50 Upstart $1.04B 2.79 $53.60M $0.49 61.00

Does the media prefer WRLD or UPST?

In the previous week, Upstart had 18 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Upstart and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Upstart's score of 0.64 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment World Acceptance 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Upstart 13 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend LC or WRLD?

LendingClub currently has a consensus price target of $23.07, suggesting a potential upside of 20.10%. Given LendingClub's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe LendingClub is more favorable than World Acceptance. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score LendingClub 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.89 World Acceptance 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has better earnings & valuation, LC or WRLD?

LendingClub has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. LendingClub is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio LendingClub $1.03B 2.14 $135.68M $1.49 12.89 World Acceptance $585.74M 1.51 $34.59M $8.46 22.50

Does the media prefer LC or WRLD?

In the previous week, World Acceptance had 4 more articles in the media than LendingClub. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for World Acceptance and 1 mentions for LendingClub. LendingClub's average media sentiment score of 1.83 beat World Acceptance's score of 1.05 indicating that LendingClub is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment LendingClub 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive World Acceptance 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend ECPG or WRLD?

Encore Capital Group presently has a consensus target price of $89.75, suggesting a potential downside of 13.00%. Given Encore Capital Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Encore Capital Group is more favorable than World Acceptance. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Encore Capital Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.17 World Acceptance 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Does the media favor ECPG or WRLD?

In the previous week, Encore Capital Group had 3 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Encore Capital Group and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. Encore Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat World Acceptance's score of 1.05 indicating that Encore Capital Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Encore Capital Group 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive World Acceptance 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend WRLD or HAPN?

Lendingclub has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.99%. Given Lendingclub's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lendingclub is more favorable than World Acceptance. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score World Acceptance 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Lendingclub 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Which has better valuation and earnings, WRLD or HAPN?

Lendingclub has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. Lendingclub is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio World Acceptance $585.74M 1.51 $34.59M $8.46 22.50 Lendingclub $998.85M 2.11 $135.68M $1.66 10.99

Does the media refer more to WRLD or HAPN?

In the previous week, Lendingclub had 2 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Lendingclub and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Lendingclub's score of 0.22 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment World Acceptance 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lendingclub 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer EZPW or WRLD?

EZCORP currently has a consensus price target of $38.80, suggesting a potential upside of 10.70%. Given EZCORP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe EZCORP is more favorable than World Acceptance. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score EZCORP 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 World Acceptance 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has higher valuation & earnings, EZPW or WRLD?

EZCORP has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. EZCORP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio EZCORP $1.27B 1.69 $109.61M $1.98 17.70 World Acceptance $585.74M 1.51 $34.59M $8.46 22.50

Does the media favor EZPW or WRLD?

In the previous week, World Acceptance had 4 more articles in the media than EZCORP. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for World Acceptance and 1 mentions for EZCORP. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat EZCORP's score of 0.00 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment EZCORP 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral World Acceptance 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WRLD vs. UPST, LC, ECPG, HAPN, and EZPW

Should you buy World Acceptance stock or one of its competitors? World Acceptance's main competitors and comparable companies include Upstart (UPST), LendingClub (LC), Encore Capital Group (ECPG), Lendingclub (HAPN), and EZCORP (EZPW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer finance" industry.

How does World Acceptance compare to Upstart?

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) and Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

83.6% of World Acceptance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.0% of Upstart shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.0% of World Acceptance shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.3% of Upstart shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Upstart has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. World Acceptance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Upstart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
World Acceptance	$585.74M	1.51	$34.59M	$8.46	22.50
Upstart	$1.04B	2.79	$53.60M	$0.49	61.00

World Acceptance has a net margin of 6.71% compared to Upstart's net margin of 4.84%. World Acceptance's return on equity of 12.13% beat Upstart's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
World Acceptance	6.71%	12.13%	4.00%
Upstart	4.84%	7.13%	1.82%

World Acceptance has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Upstart has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its share price is 129% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Upstart had 18 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Upstart and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Upstart's score of 0.64 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
World Acceptance	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Upstart	13 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Upstart has a consensus target price of $44.40, suggesting a potential upside of 48.54%. Given Upstart's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Upstart is more favorable than World Acceptance.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
World Acceptance	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Upstart	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.44

Summary

Upstart beats World Acceptance on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does World Acceptance compare to LendingClub?

LendingClub (NYSE:LC) and World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

LendingClub has a beta of 1.98, meaning that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, World Acceptance has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

LendingClub currently has a consensus price target of $23.07, suggesting a potential upside of 20.10%. Given LendingClub's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe LendingClub is more favorable than World Acceptance.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LendingClub	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
World Acceptance	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

LendingClub has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. LendingClub is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LendingClub	$1.03B	2.14	$135.68M	$1.49	12.89
World Acceptance	$585.74M	1.51	$34.59M	$8.46	22.50

In the previous week, World Acceptance had 4 more articles in the media than LendingClub. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for World Acceptance and 1 mentions for LendingClub. LendingClub's average media sentiment score of 1.83 beat World Acceptance's score of 1.05 indicating that LendingClub is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LendingClub	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
World Acceptance	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

74.1% of LendingClub shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.6% of World Acceptance shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of LendingClub shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.0% of World Acceptance shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

LendingClub has a net margin of 16.99% compared to World Acceptance's net margin of 6.71%. World Acceptance's return on equity of 12.13% beat LendingClub's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LendingClub	16.99%	11.92%	1.55%
World Acceptance	6.71%	12.13%	4.00%

Summary

LendingClub beats World Acceptance on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does World Acceptance compare to Encore Capital Group?

Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) and World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Encore Capital Group had 3 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Encore Capital Group and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. Encore Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat World Acceptance's score of 1.05 indicating that Encore Capital Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Encore Capital Group	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
World Acceptance	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Encore Capital Group has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, World Acceptance has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Encore Capital Group presently has a consensus target price of $89.75, suggesting a potential downside of 13.00%. Given Encore Capital Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Encore Capital Group is more favorable than World Acceptance.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Encore Capital Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.17
World Acceptance	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Encore Capital Group has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. Encore Capital Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Encore Capital Group	$1.77B	1.24	$256.83M	$13.21	7.81
World Acceptance	$585.74M	1.51	$34.59M	$8.46	22.50

Encore Capital Group has a net margin of 15.86% compared to World Acceptance's net margin of 6.71%. Encore Capital Group's return on equity of 29.83% beat World Acceptance's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Encore Capital Group	15.86%	29.83%	5.58%
World Acceptance	6.71%	12.13%	4.00%

83.6% of World Acceptance shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Encore Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.0% of World Acceptance shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Encore Capital Group beats World Acceptance on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does World Acceptance compare to Lendingclub?

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) and Lendingclub (NASDAQ:HAPN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

Lendingclub has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.99%. Given Lendingclub's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lendingclub is more favorable than World Acceptance.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
World Acceptance	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Lendingclub	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Lendingclub has a net margin of 18.67% compared to World Acceptance's net margin of 6.71%. Lendingclub's return on equity of 12.92% beat World Acceptance's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
World Acceptance	6.71%	12.13%	4.00%
Lendingclub	18.67%	12.92%	1.66%

83.6% of World Acceptance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.1% of Lendingclub shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.0% of World Acceptance shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Lendingclub shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lendingclub has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. Lendingclub is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
World Acceptance	$585.74M	1.51	$34.59M	$8.46	22.50
Lendingclub	$998.85M	2.11	$135.68M	$1.66	10.99

World Acceptance has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lendingclub has a beta of 1.91, suggesting that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lendingclub had 2 more articles in the media than World Acceptance. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Lendingclub and 5 mentions for World Acceptance. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Lendingclub's score of 0.22 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
World Acceptance	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lendingclub	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Lendingclub beats World Acceptance on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does World Acceptance compare to EZCORP?

EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) and World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

EZCORP has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, World Acceptance has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

EZCORP has higher revenue and earnings than World Acceptance. EZCORP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Acceptance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EZCORP	$1.27B	1.69	$109.61M	$1.98	17.70
World Acceptance	$585.74M	1.51	$34.59M	$8.46	22.50

In the previous week, World Acceptance had 4 more articles in the media than EZCORP. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for World Acceptance and 1 mentions for EZCORP. World Acceptance's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat EZCORP's score of 0.00 indicating that World Acceptance is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
EZCORP	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
World Acceptance	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

99.8% of EZCORP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.6% of World Acceptance shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of EZCORP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.0% of World Acceptance shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

EZCORP has a net margin of 9.97% compared to World Acceptance's net margin of 6.71%. EZCORP's return on equity of 13.99% beat World Acceptance's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EZCORP	9.97%	13.99%	7.49%
World Acceptance	6.71%	12.13%	4.00%

EZCORP currently has a consensus price target of $38.80, suggesting a potential upside of 10.70%. Given EZCORP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe EZCORP is more favorable than World Acceptance.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EZCORP	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
World Acceptance	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

EZCORP beats World Acceptance on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	World Acceptance	Consumer Finance Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$877.42M	$7.50B	$13.94B	$12.81B
Dividend Yield	N/A	12.27%	5.89%	10.78%
P/E Ratio	22.50	9.21	29.62	24.05
Price / Sales	1.51	72.13	522.49	105.32
Price / Cash	15.45	11.82	30.71	36.89
Price / Book	2.68	2.71	2.86	6.40
Net Income	$34.59M	$442.63M	$1.31B	$347.95M
7 Day Performance	0.16%	-0.01%	0.65%	0.91%
1 Month Performance	-7.02%	1.87%	2.70%	5.10%
1 Year Performance	10.51%	9.04%	10.48%	16.16%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WRLD World Acceptance	1.8329 of 5 stars	$190.31 +1.1%	N/A	+9.3%	$877.42M	$585.74M	22.50	2,907	Positive News
UPST Upstart	4.1543 of 5 stars	$29.11 -2.2%	$44.40 +52.5%	-56.0%	$2.83B	$1.23B	59.41	1,405	Positive News Insider Trade
LC LendingClub	3.7778 of 5 stars	$19.21 flat	$23.07 +20.1%	N/A	$2.22B	$1.03B	12.89	1,075	Positive News
ECPG Encore Capital Group	3.6582 of 5 stars	$102.21 -1.4%	$89.75 -12.2%	+139.6%	$2.17B	$1.77B	7.74	7,350
HAPN Lendingclub	4.6127 of 5 stars	$18.57 -3.2%	$25.00 +34.6%	N/A	$2.14B	$1.05B	11.19	1,075

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WRLD vs. UPST, LC, ECPG, HAPN, and EZPW

How does World Acceptance compare to Upstart?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WRLD or UPST?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, WRLD or UPST?

Is WRLD or UPST more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, WRLD or UPST?

Does the media prefer WRLD or UPST?

Do analysts recommend WRLD or UPST?

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How does World Acceptance compare to LendingClub?

Which has more volatility and risk, LC or WRLD?

Do analysts recommend LC or WRLD?

Which has better earnings & valuation, LC or WRLD?

Does the media prefer LC or WRLD?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of LC or WRLD?

Is LC or WRLD more profitable?

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How does World Acceptance compare to Encore Capital Group?

Does the media favor ECPG or WRLD?

Which has more risk & volatility, ECPG or WRLD?

Do analysts recommend ECPG or WRLD?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ECPG or WRLD?

Is ECPG or WRLD more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ECPG or WRLD?

Summary

How does World Acceptance compare to Lendingclub?

Do analysts recommend WRLD or HAPN?

Is WRLD or HAPN more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in WRLD or HAPN?

Which has better valuation and earnings, WRLD or HAPN?

Which has more volatility & risk, WRLD or HAPN?

Does the media refer more to WRLD or HAPN?

Summary

How does World Acceptance compare to EZCORP?

Which has more volatility & risk, EZPW or WRLD?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, EZPW or WRLD?

Does the media favor EZPW or WRLD?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of EZPW or WRLD?

Is EZPW or WRLD more profitable?

Do analysts prefer EZPW or WRLD?

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