World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Purchased by Yousif Capital Management LLC

Yousif Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) by 21.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,093 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 369 shares during the quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC’s holdings in World Acceptance were worth $273,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale acquired a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter worth about $56,000. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter worth about $195,000. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 4th quarter worth about $222,000. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund acquired a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter worth about $263,000. Finally, Barclays PLC boosted its holdings in World Acceptance by 10.0% during the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 2,086 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $264,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the period. 83.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

World Acceptance Stock Performance

Shares of World Acceptance stock opened at $139.94 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $134.60 and a 200 day moving average of $126.81. World Acceptance Co. has a 12 month low of $94.57 and a 12 month high of $160.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $850.84 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.55 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 15.98 and a quick ratio of 20.46.

About World Acceptance

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.