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Stocks to Compare Sections All Sections Selected Performance Chart Price & Volume MarketRank Analyst Ratings Sales & Book Value Profitability & Earnings Dividends Debt Ownership Miscellaneous Headlines About Compare NASDAQ:ECPGNASDAQ:EZPWNASDAQ:PRAANASDAQ:WRLD On This Page Performance ChartPrice & VolumeMarketRank™Analyst RatingsSales & Book ValueProfitability & EarningsDividendsDebtOwnershipMiscellaneousHeadlinesAbout Comparison Ideas Stock Ideas Comparative Price Performance Over Time1 day7 days30 days90 days365 daysCompare Price & VolumeCompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's VolumeECPGEncore Capital Group$30.41+3.0%$36.83$26.45▼$51.77$720.44M1.58185,546 shs291,327 shsEZPWEZCORP$15.93+0.8%$14.37$9.66▼$16.35$875.18M0.81605,210 shs1.17 million shsPRAAPRA Group$17.01+2.2%$20.04$15.94▼$28.64$672.07M1.52244,497 shs349,251 shsWRLDWorld Acceptance$124.86+2.3%$128.53$101.85▼$161.63$717.57M1.3529,526 shs41,186 shs10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free ReportCompare Price PerformanceCompany1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year PerformanceECPGEncore Capital Group+3.05%+3.37%-10.29%-37.75%-26.23%EZPWEZCORP+0.82%+2.84%+14.19%+29.51%+44.03%PRAAPRA Group+2.22%+2.10%-13.61%-20.18%-29.24%WRLDWorld Acceptance+2.26%+2.66%+2.55%-1.95%-4.59%Compare MarketRank™CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & ValuationECPGEncore Capital Group4.0551 of 5 stars3.61.00.02.22.71.72.5EZPWEZCORP2.4817 of 5 stars1.50.00.00.24.31.72.5PRAAPRA Group3.9898 of 5 stars3.53.00.00.02.81.73.8WRLDWorld Acceptance2.3053 of 5 stars1.01.00.00.03.14.21.9Compare Analyst ForecastsCompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current PriceECPGEncore Capital Group 3.25Buy$62.67106.07% UpsideEZPWEZCORP 3.00Buy$16.885.93% UpsidePRAAPRA Group 3.00Buy$32.0088.12% UpsideWRLDWorld Acceptance 2.00Hold$10.00-91.99% DownsideCurrent Analyst Ratings BreakdownLatest EZPW, ECPG, WRLD, and PRAA Analyst RatingsDateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails3/17/2025EZPWEZCORPRoth CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingSet Price Target$16.003/17/2025EZPWEZCORPRoth CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy3/17/2025EZPWEZCORPRoth MkmSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$16.002/27/2025ECPGEncore Capital GroupTruist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $57.002/7/2025EZPWEZCORPCanaccord Genuity GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$19.00 ➝ $22.002/6/2025EZPWEZCORPStephensSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$13.50 ➝ $13.50(Data available from 4/18/2022 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)Compare Sales & Book ValueCompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/BookECPGEncore Capital Group$1.32B0.55$11.30 per share2.69$39.80 per share0.76EZPWEZCORP$1.18B0.74$2.52 per share6.32$15.00 per share1.06PRAAPRA Group$1.12B0.60$1.40 per share12.13$30.27 per share0.56WRLDWorld Acceptance$515.56M1.39$14.78 per share8.45$74.51 per share1.68Compare Profitability & EarningsCompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings DateECPGEncore Capital Group-$206.49M-$5.87N/A4.10N/A-13.91%12.70%2.61%5/7/2025 (Estimated)EZPWEZCORP$83.10M$1.1513.8511.06N/A7.25%11.04%5.93%4/29/2025 (Estimated)PRAAPRA Group-$83.48M$1.799.506.80N/A6.33%5.16%1.32%5/5/2025 (Estimated)WRLDWorld Acceptance$77.35M$14.328.728.48N/A14.41%19.03%7.55%5/1/2025 (Estimated)Latest EZPW, ECPG, WRLD, and PRAA EarningsDateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails5/7/2025Q1 2025ECPGEncore Capital Group$1.24N/AN/AN/A$374.49 millionN/A5/7/2025Q2 2025EZPWEZCORP$0.33N/AN/AN/A$310.35 millionN/A5/5/2025Q1 2025PRAAPRA Group$0.41N/AN/AN/A$288.63 millionN/A5/1/2025Q4 2025WRLDWorld Acceptance$6.42N/AN/AN/A$154.52 millionN/A2/26/2025Q4 2024ECPGEncore Capital Group$1.55$1.50-$0.05-$9.42$373.40 million$265.62 million2/19/2025Q4 2024PRAAPRA Group$0.45$0.47+$0.02$0.47$275.81 million$293.23 million2/5/2025Q1 2025EZPWEZCORP$0.35$0.42+$0.07$0.40$322.83 millionN/A1/28/2025Q3 2025WRLDWorld Acceptance$1.23$2.45+$1.22$2.45$131.79 millionN/ACompare DividendsCompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive GrowthECPGEncore Capital GroupN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AEZPWEZCORPN/AN/AN/AN/AN/APRAAPRA GroupN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AWRLDWorld AcceptanceN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ACompare DebtCompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick RatioECPGEncore Capital Group3.391.111.11EZPWEZCORP0.272.912.13PRAAPRA GroupN/A1.171.19WRLDWorld Acceptance1.3122.4622.46Compare OwnershipInstitutional OwnershipCompanyInstitutional OwnershipECPGEncore Capital GroupN/AEZPWEZCORP99.83%PRAAPRA Group97.22%WRLDWorld Acceptance83.63%Insider OwnershipCompanyInsider OwnershipECPGEncore Capital Group2.63%EZPWEZCORP2.13%PRAAPRA Group2.00%WRLDWorld Acceptance43.20%Compare Miscellaneous StatsCompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionableECPGEncore Capital Group6,90023.69 million23.07 millionOptionableEZPWEZCORP7,00054.94 million53.77 millionOptionablePRAAPRA Group3,28039.51 million38.64 millionOptionableWRLDWorld Acceptance3,1205.75 million3.26 millionNo DataPRAA, EZPW, ECPG, and WRLD HeadlinesRecent News About These CompaniesVanguard Group Inc. Has $38.43 Million Position in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)April 15 at 3:15 AM | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Downgraded by StockNews.com to BuyApril 15 at 1:59 AM | americanbankingnews.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Lowered to Buy Rating by StockNews.comApril 15 at 1:13 AM | marketbeat.comNorges Bank Makes New Investment in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)April 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comArrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Trims Stock Holdings in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)April 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Here's WhyApril 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at StockNews.comApril 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comIntegrated Quantitative Investments LLC Invests $1.08 Million in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)April 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Grows Stock Holdings in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)April 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comTeacher Retirement System of Texas Lowers Stock Holdings in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)March 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy?March 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comAre Investors Undervaluing World Acceptance (WRLD) Right Now?March 26, 2025 | zacks.comWorld Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Sold by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.March 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Purchases 3,223 Shares of World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)March 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Gap Up - What's Next?March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comProficio Capital Partners LLC Invests $1.50 Million in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comWorld Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Bought by Bank of New York Mellon CorpMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comWith EPS Growth And More, World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Makes An Interesting CaseMarch 3, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comPrescott General Partners LLC Reduces Stake in World Acceptance CorpFebruary 22, 2025 | gurufocus.comShould Value Investors Buy World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock?February 21, 2025 | zacks.comWorld Acceptance Corp. rating upgraded to stable by S&P GlobalFebruary 20, 2025 | investing.comNew MarketBeat Followers Over TimeMedia Sentiment Over TimePRAA, EZPW, ECPG, and WRLD Company DescriptionsEncore Capital Group NASDAQ:ECPG$30.41 +0.90 (+3.05%) Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$29.78 -0.63 (-2.08%) As of 04/17/2025 05:09 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.EZCORP NASDAQ:EZPW$15.93 +0.13 (+0.82%) Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$16.11 +0.18 (+1.13%) As of 04/17/2025 06:04 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.EZCORP, Inc. provides pawn services in the United States and Latin America. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. The company offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. It also retails merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers. In addition, the company provides EZ+, a web-based application that allow customers to manage their pawn transactions, layaways, and loyalty rewards online. Further, it operates under the EZPAWN, Value Pawn & Jewelry, Empeño Fácil, Cash Apoyo Efectivo, GuatePrenda, and MaxiEfectivo brands. EZCORP, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.PRA Group NASDAQ:PRAA$17.01 +0.37 (+2.22%) Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$16.99 -0.02 (-0.12%) As of 04/17/2025 04:46 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.PRA Group, Inc., a financial and business services company, engages in the purchase, collection, and management of portfolios of nonperforming loans worldwide. It is involved in the purchase of accounts that are primarily the unpaid obligations of individuals owed to credit originators, which include banks and other types of consumer, retail, and auto finance companies. The company also acquires nonperforming loans, including Visa and MasterCard credit card accounts, private label and other credit card accounts, personal loans, automobile loans, and small business loans from banks, credit unions, consumer finance companies, retailers, utilities, automobile finance companies, and other credit originators. In addition, it provides fee-based services on class action claims recoveries. The company was formerly known as Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. and changed its name to PRA Group, Inc. in October 2014. PRA Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.World Acceptance NASDAQ:WRLD$124.86 +2.76 (+2.26%) Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$124.84 -0.02 (-0.02%) As of 04/17/2025 04:36 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company provides short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It offers income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships. It serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses, and credit card lenders. World Acceptance Corporation was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. 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