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Atlanticus Holdings Corporation

ATLCP
63
Financial - Credit Services · Financial Services
Price
$24.09
-0.16 (-0.66%)
Market Cap
$1.66B
Exchange
NASDAQ Global Select
Winston Score
63
Winston is curious
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
Data as of Aug 26, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Good
Growth
Exceptional
Cash Flow
Exceptional
Stability
Weak
Valuation
Good
Dividends
Good

Share count falling — buybacks

8.2% over 4y

The company has reduced its share count over this period, returning value to shareholders through buybacks.

Diluted shares outstanding: 20.9M (2021) → 19.2M (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is a U.S.-based financial services company specializing in credit and related financial products for consumers. Its operations are primarily divided into two key segments: Credit as a Service and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment focuses on originating diverse consumer loan products. This includes both private label and general-purpose credit cards, which are issued by lenders through various distribution channels such as retail partnerships, healthcare providers, direct marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and strategic collaborations. It also extends credit to consumers for a wide array of purchases, from consumer electronics and furniture to elective medical procedures, general healthcare, educational services, and home improvements, achieved through partnerships with retailers and service providers. Furthermore, this segment provides comprehensive loan servicing, encompassing risk management and customer service outsourcing for other entities. It also actively tests and invests in emerging consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment is dedicated to acquiring and/or servicing automobile-secured loans. These loans originate from a vetted network of independent automotive dealerships and finance companies operating within the buy-here, pay-here and used car sectors. Additionally, it offers floor plan financing and various installment lending products. Beyond its segments, Atlanticus also actively invests in and manages portfolios of credit card receivables. Established in 1996, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Growth Profile

When traditional metrics don't capture the full picture, these are the signals growth stock investors use instead.

Revenue Growth

+284.2% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Revenue accelerating

EPS Growth

+67.4% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

EPS growth accelerating

R&D Spend

$0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (7%)

Research and development spending

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

$7.4B cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Revenue accelerating

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation grew revenue 284% year-over-year and the growth rate is speeding up. That's the kind of momentum growth investors look for — the question is whether margins can follow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
95.1%
Premium pricing power — 95.1% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
6.1%
Modest — 6.1% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
4.2%
Weak — 4.2% return on capital

ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+212.1%
Fast-growing sales (+212.1% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
+35.8%
Earnings growing fast (+35.8% YoY)

Earnings growing 25%+ a year. The compounder zone.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
7/8 quarters
Every recent quarter grew earnings vs last year

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
608%
Turns 608% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
56.5%
Converts sales into free cash efficiently (56.5%)

Free cash flow margin above 20%. Out of every $100 in sales, more than $20 is real cash they keep.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
8.46
Heavy debt load (8.46)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
0.66x
Dangerous — barely covers interest (0.7x)

Interest coverage below 1. Their profits don't cover the interest bill.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
9.7x
Attractive valuation — P/E 9.7

P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
-0.6
SLOWING
Earnings expected to fall — forward P/E higher than today

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
7.91%
Healthy income — 7.91% yield

Yield above 6% — often a flag the market is pricing in a cut.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
+0.0%
Dividend flat

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