ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ATLC • US04914Y1029

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52.92 USD
-1.16 (-2.14%)
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This ATLC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ATLC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ATLC was profitable.
  • In the past year ATLC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ATLC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ATLC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ATLC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFATLC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.47%, ATLC is doing worse than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of ATLC (17.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ATLC (1.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ATLC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.05%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.01%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 17.23%
ROIC 1.73%
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.93%
ROE(3y)15.58%
ROE(5y)21.36%
ROIC(3y)3.05%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
ATLC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATLC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 12.92%, ATLC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ATLC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.46%, ATLC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ATLC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ATLC has a Gross Margin (46.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ATLC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.46%
PM (TTM) 12.92%
GM 46.52%
OM growth 3Y-16.57%
OM growth 5Y-6.14%
PM growth 3Y-18.1%
PM growth 5Y-5.43%
GM growth 3Y-9.27%
GM growth 5Y-9.02%
ATLC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATLC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. ATLC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATLC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ATLC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ATLC has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for ATLC is higher compared to a year ago.
ATLC Yearly Shares OutstandingATLC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
ATLC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATLC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.38, we must say that ATLC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • ATLC has a Altman-Z score (0.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ATLC has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.30. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ATLC would need 10.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ATLC has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 10.05 is on the high side and indicates that ATLC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 10.05, ATLC is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 10.05
Debt/FCF 10.3
Altman-Z 0.38
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC6.35%
ATLC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATLC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that ATLC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ATLC has a Current ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ATLC has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that ATLC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ATLC has a Quick ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
ATLC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATLC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. ATLC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.95% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, ATLC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.77% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 49.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, ATLC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.95%
EPS 3Y0.85%
EPS 5Y8.77%
EPS Q2Q%23.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.72%
Revenue growth 3Y22.58%
Revenue growth 5Y13.9%
Sales Q2Q%107.75%

3.2 Future

  • ATLC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.70% yearly.
  • ATLC is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y49.46%
EPS Next 2Y38.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year58.56%
Revenue Next 2Y30.65%
Revenue Next 3Y28.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ATLC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesATLC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
ATLC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesATLC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. ATLC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.88, the valuation of ATLC can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ATLC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ATLC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say ATLC is valued rather cheaply.
  • ATLC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.94.
  • 79.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATLC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ATLC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say ATLC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE 5.94
ATLC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATLC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ATLC.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ATLC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.25
EV/EBITDA 39.52
ATLC Per share dataATLC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ATLC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ATLC's earnings are expected to grow with 38.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y38.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ATLC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ATLC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ATLC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP

NASDAQ:ATLC (4/2/2026, 10:26:41 AM)

52.92

-1.16 (-2.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners24.86%
Inst Owner Change5.07%
Ins Owners37.71%
Ins Owner Change7%
Market Cap789.57M
Revenue(TTM)865.34M
Net Income(TTM)111.80M
Analysts87.27
Price Target94.25 (78.1%)
Short Float %9.46%
Short Ratio6.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.39%
DP11.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.02%
Max EPS beat(2)7.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.02%
Max EPS beat(4)20.63%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.03%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.47%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.09%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.25%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-13.91%
PT rev (1m)0.87%
PT rev (3m)6.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE 5.94
P/S 0.91
P/FCF 1.25
P/OCF 1.24
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.28
EV/EBITDA 39.52
EPS(TTM)5.96
EY11.26%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY16.83%
FCF(TTM)42.42
FCFY80.16%
OCF(TTM)42.76
OCFY80.8%
SpS58
BVpS43.48
TBVpS41.45
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number76.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 17.23%
ROCE 2.23%
ROIC 1.73%
ROICexc 1.89%
ROICexgc 1.9%
OM 18.46%
PM (TTM) 12.92%
GM 46.52%
FCFM 73.14%
ROA(3y)2.34%
ROA(5y)3.93%
ROE(3y)15.58%
ROE(5y)21.36%
ROIC(3y)3.05%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
ROICexc(3y)3.47%
ROICexc(5y)6%
ROICexgc(3y)3.48%
ROICexgc(5y)6%
ROCE(3y)3.94%
ROCE(5y)6.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-27.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.36%
OM growth 3Y-16.57%
OM growth 5Y-6.14%
PM growth 3Y-18.1%
PM growth 5Y-5.43%
GM growth 3Y-9.27%
GM growth 5Y-9.02%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 10.05
Debt/FCF 10.3
Debt/EBITDA 38.43
Cap/Depr 50.77%
Cap/Sales 0.58%
Interest Coverage 0.6
Cash Conversion 376.14%
Profit Quality 566.16%
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 0.38
F-Score4
WACC6.35%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)61.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.83%
Profit Quality(3y)562.6%
Profit Quality(5y)425.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.95%
EPS 3Y0.85%
EPS 5Y8.77%
EPS Q2Q%23.24%
EPS Next Y49.46%
EPS Next 2Y38.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.72%
Revenue growth 3Y22.58%
Revenue growth 5Y13.9%
Sales Q2Q%107.75%
Revenue Next Year58.56%
Revenue Next 2Y30.65%
Revenue Next 3Y28.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.25%
EBIT growth 3Y2.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.9%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y35.35%
FCF growth 3Y22.87%
FCF growth 5Y24.45%
OCF growth 1Y35.91%
OCF growth 3Y22.61%
OCF growth 5Y24.57%

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP / ATLC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ATLC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ATLC.


What is the valuation status for ATLC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP?

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) is 8.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


How sustainable is the dividend of ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) stock?

The dividend rating of ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.12%.