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ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ATLC - US04914Y1029 - Common Stock

58.65 USD
+2.05 (+3.62%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:09:50 PM
58.65 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:09:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ATLC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ATLC against 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. While ATLC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: ATLC is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ATLC was profitable.
ATLC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ATLC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.49%, ATLC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.64% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.73%, ATLC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
ATLC has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ATLC outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ATLC is significantly below the industry average of 11.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.49%
ROE 16.73%
ROIC 1.83%
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)4.91%
ROE(3y)17.73%
ROE(5y)25.03%
ROIC(3y)4.28%
ROIC(5y)6.32%
ATLC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATLC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.39%, ATLC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ATLC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ATLC (20.97%) is better than 67.27% of its industry peers.
ATLC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ATLC (50.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ATLC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.97%
PM (TTM) 14.39%
GM 50.44%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y21.12%
PM growth 3Y-19.87%
PM growth 5Y15.61%
GM growth 3Y-11.81%
GM growth 5Y-6.11%
ATLC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATLC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATLC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATLC has more shares outstanding
ATLC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ATLC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ATLC Yearly Shares OutstandingATLC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
ATLC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATLC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

ATLC has an Altman-Z score of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that ATLC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.36, ATLC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATLC is 12.37, which is on the high side as it means it would take ATLC, 12.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ATLC has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ATLC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ATLC (9.59) is worse than 85.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.59
Debt/FCF 12.37
Altman-Z 0.36
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.14%
ATLC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATLC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

ATLC has a Current Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that ATLC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ATLC (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ATLC has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that ATLC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ATLC (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
ATLC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATLC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.66% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ATLC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
ATLC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.98%.
ATLC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.66%
EPS 3Y-14.56%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%-4.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.83%
Sales Q2Q%40.84%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ATLC will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 35.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.62%
EPS Next 2Y33.91%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year39.66%
Revenue Next 2Y37.78%
Revenue Next 3Y35.51%
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of ATLC.
ATLC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ATLC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.86, the valuation of ATLC can be described as very cheap.
ATLC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ATLC is cheaper than 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ATLC to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say ATLC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.42
Fwd PE 6.86
ATLC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATLC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ATLC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ATLC indicates a rather cheap valuation: ATLC is cheaper than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.82
EV/EBITDA 40.48
ATLC Per share dataATLC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
ATLC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ATLC's earnings are expected to grow with 39.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y33.91%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ATLC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP

NASDAQ:ATLC (12/3/2025, 8:09:50 PM)

After market: 58.65 0 (0%)

58.65

+2.05 (+3.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners21.89%
Inst Owner Change7.78%
Ins Owners37.6%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap887.96M
Revenue(TTM)731.21M
Net Income(TTM)105.26M
Analysts85
Price Target87.55 (49.28%)
Short Float %7.99%
Short Ratio5.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.87%
DP15.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.02%
Max EPS beat(2)20.63%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.02%
Max EPS beat(4)20.63%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.35%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.15%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.92%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.3%
PT rev (1m)1.58%
PT rev (3m)20.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)74.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)20.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.42
Fwd PE 6.86
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 1.82
P/OCF 1.8
P/B 1.41
P/tB 1.49
EV/EBITDA 40.48
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY9.6%
EPS(NY)8.55
Fwd EY14.58%
FCF(TTM)32.22
FCFY54.94%
OCF(TTM)32.65
OCFY55.67%
SpS48.3
BVpS41.57
TBVpS39.46
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number72.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.49%
ROE 16.73%
ROCE 2.3%
ROIC 1.83%
ROICexc 1.95%
ROICexgc 1.96%
OM 20.97%
PM (TTM) 14.39%
GM 50.44%
FCFM 66.72%
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)4.91%
ROE(3y)17.73%
ROE(5y)25.03%
ROIC(3y)4.28%
ROIC(5y)6.32%
ROICexc(3y)5.02%
ROICexc(5y)7.67%
ROICexgc(3y)5.02%
ROICexgc(5y)7.67%
ROCE(3y)5.4%
ROCE(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.48%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y21.12%
PM growth 3Y-19.87%
PM growth 5Y15.61%
GM growth 3Y-11.81%
GM growth 5Y-6.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.59
Debt/FCF 12.37
Debt/EBITDA 37.59
Cap/Depr 90.21%
Cap/Sales 0.89%
Interest Coverage 0.75
Cash Conversion 307.91%
Profit Quality 463.47%
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 0.36
F-Score4
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)78.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.74%
Profit Quality(3y)476.8%
Profit Quality(5y)367.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.66%
EPS 3Y-14.56%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%-4.72%
EPS Next Y30.62%
EPS Next 2Y33.91%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.83%
Sales Q2Q%40.84%
Revenue Next Year39.66%
Revenue Next 2Y37.78%
Revenue Next 3Y35.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.74%
EBIT growth 5Y34.23%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.23%
FCF growth 3Y31.57%
FCF growth 5Y36.22%
OCF growth 1Y15.71%
OCF growth 3Y30.26%
OCF growth 5Y36.24%

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP / ATLC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ATLC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ATLC.


Can you provide the valuation status for ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP?

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


How profitable is ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) stock?

ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) is 10.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.


How financially healthy is ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP?

The financial health rating of ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP (ATLC) is 3 / 10.