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EZCORP, Inc. EZPW

Retail-Miscellaneous Retail · SIC 5900 · Vertical: Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (SIC 5900)

29.52USD+2.71% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

EZCORP is a provider of pawn services in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, offering cash loans secured by collateral and selling pre-owned merchandise. The company reported record pawn loans outstanding in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which keeps its performance under close watch from investors.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW) stock was 29.52 USD (+2.71% on the day), with P/E 15.1 on diluted EPS of 1.96 USD over the last 12 months, beta 0.62, 52-week range 17.41–35.59 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 418.7 m USD (+34.7% YoY), net income of 38.2 m USD (+44.1% YoY), diluted EPS 0.48 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
unavailable
P/E (TTM)
15.1
Diluted EPS TTM 1.96 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
6.63%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.62
Volatility (1y) 43%
52-week range
17.4135.59

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
44.6
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
27.04 – 34.65
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.33 · band width 24.7%
SMA 50 / 200
31.27 / 29.72
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.70 / -0.47
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−3.2%−1.1%−2.1 pp—
3 months−0.9%−0.5%−0.4 pp—
6 months−11.7%+4.4%−16.1 pp—
Year to date+52.0%+12.3%+39.7 pp—
1 year+67.0%+13.5%+53.4 pp−30.6%
3 years+247.7%+76.4%+171.3 pp−33.2%
5 years+278.5%+63.7%+214.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−24.2%
02 Jul 2026 → 11 Aug 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−35.9%
18 Nov 2021 → 07 Mar 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+30.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
418.7 m USD
+34.7% YoY
Net income
38.2 m USD
+44.1% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.48
+41.2% YoY
net / operating
9.1% / 13.1%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue294.6 m320.2 m306.3 m311.0 m336.8 m382.0 m446.9 m418.7 m
Gross profit175.4 m185.4 m178.5 m183.6 m198.6 m223.0 m260.0 m246.2 m
Operating income26.0 m41.9 m34.2 m36.0 m37.0 m60.6 m67.8 m54.8 m
Depreciation & amortisation8.1 m8.3 m8.0 m ≈8.0 m ≈8.2 m8.8 m9.6 m ≈9.7 m ≈
Interest expense3.2 m3.1 m3.3 m8.5 m8.1 m8.2 m8.4 m8.4 m
Pre-tax income26.3 m41.4 m34.4 m34.7 m36.3 m59.2 m65.5 m52.0 m
Income tax11.1 m10.4 m9.0 m8.2 m9.6 m14.9 m15.9 m13.5 m
Net income15.2 m31.0 m25.4 m26.5 m26.7 m44.3 m49.1 m38.2 m
Diluted EPS0.18 ≈0.400.330.340.32 ≈0.550.610.48
Operating cash flow43.3 m26.0 m36.9 m ≈34.8 m ≈51.3 m39.1 m48.5 m ≈42.8 m ≈
Capex18.9 m5.6 m8.4 m ≈9.1 m ≈15.5 m7.5 m10.5 m ≈9.9 m ≈
Share repurchases3.0 m3.0 m997.0 k ≈2.0 m999.0 k04.0 m ≈4.0 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 44 percentile of its own 32-quarter history (min 10.3, median 16.3, max 236.8; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue812.2 m847.2 m822.8 m729.6 m886.2 m1.0 bn1.2 bn1.3 bn
Revenue YoY+8.6%+4.3%−2.9%−11.3%+21.5%+18.4%+10.7%+9.7%
Net income37.3 m2.5 m-68.5 m8.6 m50.2 m38.5 m83.1 m109.6 m
Net income YoY+18.7%−93.2%−2,794.3%unavailable+482.4%−23.3%+116.0%+31.9%
Diluted EPS0.640.05-1.240.150.700.531.101.42
Diluted EPS YoY+10.3%−92.2%−2,580.0%unavailable+366.7%−24.3%+107.5%+29.1%
net %4.6%0.3%-8.3%1.2%5.7%3.7%7.2%8.6%
Free cash flow48.5 m64.7 m20.6 m22.8 m34.6 m61.4 m77.8 m110.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 30 Sept 2025

Cash
469.5 m USD
Financial debt
518.1 m USD
Net debt
48.6 m USD
Equity
1.0 bn USD
Total assets
2.0 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.51x
Current ratio
5.61x
ROE
12.0%
ROA
6.4%
FCF margin
8.7%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Gross profit
2023
609.8 m
2024
682.3 m
2025
746.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Operating income
2023
92.2 m
2024
112.5 m
2025
149.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
32.1 m
2024
33.1 m
2025
32.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

EBITDA
2023
124.3 m ≈
2024
145.6 m ≈
2025
181.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025derived

Interest expense
2023
16.5 m
2024
13.6 m
2025
23.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Pre-tax income
2023
51.6 m
2024
115.6 m
2025
146.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Income tax
2023
13.2 m
2024
32.5 m
2025
37.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Net income
2023
38.5 m
2024
83.1 m
2025
109.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.53
2024
1.10
2025
1.42

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
80.9 m
2024
84.4 m
2025
83.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
220.6 m
2024
170.5 m
2025
469.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Receivables
2023
30.5 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Nov 2023verified

Inventories
2023
166.5 m
2024
191.9 m
2025
248.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Current assets
2023
719.7 m
2024
729.0 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
68.1 m
2024
66.0 m
2025
75.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Goodwill
2023
302.4 m
2024
306.5 m
2025
324.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
58.2 m
2024
58.5 m
2025
58.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Total assets
2023
1.5 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
2.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Accounts payable
2023
23.0 m
2024
20.9 m
2025
22.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Short-term debt
2023
34.3 m
2024
103.1 m
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Long-term debt
2023
325.8 m
2024
224.3 m
2025
518.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
192.0 m
2024
269.4 m
2025
200.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Total liabilities
2023
721.9 m
2024
688.7 m
2025
925.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Equity
2023
745.8 m
2024
804.6 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
101.8 m
2024
113.6 m
2025
149.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Capex
2023
40.4 m
2024
35.8 m
2025
38.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Free cash flow
2023
61.4 m ≈
2024
77.8 m ≈
2025
110.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-110.9 m
2024
-111.9 m
2025
-117.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Financing cash flow
2023
23.7 m
2024
-50.2 m
2025
274.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Share repurchases
2023
17.0 m
2024
12.0 m
2025
7.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Nov 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
12.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
9.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
32.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
31.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
29.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
29.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
26.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
41.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
58.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
16.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
13.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
10.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
8.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
14.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
7.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
13.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
11.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
208.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
0.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
6.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
4.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
3.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
181.6 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
43.3 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
138.3 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
87.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
70.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
15.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
6.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 90 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

29.52 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: unavailable

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
15.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
14.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
10.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

31/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 05 Aug 2026
verified 2549derived 161

Score by group

  • Balance sheet89
  • Growth100
  • Valuation80
  • Quality88

Estimated value range

Low
34.33
USD per share
Mid
44.73
USD per share
High
67.32
USD per share
Price: 29.52 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 51.5% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 34.0% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 34.33 – 67.32 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E34.33 – 67.32 (Mid 44.73)
    4 companies used · median multiple 22.8x · quartiles 17.5x – 34.4x
    FCFS, SPH, SVV, WINA
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (SIC 5900)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 90/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality13.6%90 (on a fixed band)15%
Net margin · Quality10.0%91 (vs peers)9%
FCF conversion · Quality87.4%82 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth12.9%100 (on a fixed band)12%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth26.6%100 (on a fixed band)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet0.8x91 (on a fixed band)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet6.7x80 (on a fixed band)9%
Current ratio · Balance sheet4.8x100 (on a fixed band)6%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation15.1x80 (vs peers)15%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet89/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality88/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial80/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

EZCORP, INC. (EZPW). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.3 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.7%; net margin 10.0%; ROE 14.7%; net debt/EBITDA 0.8x.

The estimated value range is 34.33–67.32 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 44.73 USD, the price of 29.52 USD leaves a potential of 51.5% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 34.0% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 90/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns, valuation. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 13.6%
  • Net margin: 10.0%
  • FCF conversion: 87.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 12.9%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 26.6%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 0.8x
  • Interest coverage: 6.7x
  • Current ratio: 4.8x
  • P/E (TTM): 15.1x
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (SIC 5900) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 12 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
15.1x
vertical median 24.8x
below median (−39.1%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 9.7x
P/S
—
vertical median 0.9x
P/B
—
vertical median 3.2x
ROE
14.7%
vertical median -4.7%
above median
Net margin
10.0%
vertical median -0.6%
above median
EBIT margin
13.9%
vertical median 1.4%
above median (+883.8%)
Revenue YoY
9.7%
vertical median 5.9%
above median (+65.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
0.8x
vertical median 4.4x
below median (−81.4%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.9%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
FCFSFirstcash Holdings, Inc.8.3 bn20.918.2%9.5%+8.0%+22% / +73%
REALTheRealReal, Inc.1.7 bn——-1.4%+15.4%−6% / +500%
SVVSavers Value Village, Inc.1.5 bn63.35.7%1.4%unavailable+10% / −33%
SPHSuburban Propane Partners LP1.1 bn7.3—9.4%+7.9%−12% / +0%
WINAWinmark Corporation987.7 m24.8—45.1%+5.9%−32% / −35%
TMSTeamshares Inc344.7 m—-6.7%—unavailable−54% / unavailable
PLBYPlayboy, Inc.164.1 m609.512.4%0.2%+4.1%−29% / +161%
LIVELIVE VENTURES Inc22.9 m—-2.8%-0.6%−5.9%−19% / −70%
WBUYWebuy Global Ltd1.3 m—-160.3%-45.3%−63.0%−66% / −100%
NEXRNexera Technologies Ltd62.0 k—-43.2%-21.8%+23.0%−100% / −100%
WSHPWeShop Holdings Ltd——-946.5%-14,972.7%−67.3%−98% / unavailable
POMPOMDOCTOR Ltd———-32.7%unavailable−98% / unavailable
EZPWEzcorp, Inc.—15.114.7%10.0%+9.7%+67% / +248%

1- and 3-year price returns: for EZPW from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

EZCORP is a provider of pawn services in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, offering cash loans secured by collateral and selling pre-owned merchandise. The company reported record pawn loans outstanding in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which keeps its performance under close watch from investors.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A large store network across several countries and strong growth in the loan book in recent quarters.
  • Diversified revenue between pawn fees, merchandise sales and jewelry scrap.
  • A stable governance structure with management focused on operational execution.

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on a small number of U.S. states where activity is geographically concentrated.
  • Exposure to gold price swings, which affect both collateral values and sales.
  • Labor costs have risen quickly, which could compress margins if revenue growth slows.

Opportunities

  • Integrating SMG and the Florida and Puerto Rico operations could open new markets and operating synergies.
  • Expansion in Latin America through acquisitions and new stores could strengthen its regional leadership.
  • Digital channels such as the EZ+ application could increase how often customers engage with the company.

Threats

  • Criticism from consumer advocates could lead to stricter regulation.
  • A fall in gold prices could reduce collateral values and jewelry sales.
  • Competition from consumer lenders and online platforms could pressure fees and customers.

Risks

  • Regulation and compliancehigh

    Legislative changes or penalties for non-compliance could force the closure or consolidation of stores.

  • Geographic concentrationhigh

    U.S. activity is concentrated in a few states, and a negative regulatory change there could affect results.

  • Gold priceshigh

    A significant fall in gold prices or in transaction volumes could reduce sales and collateral values.

  • Acquisitions and integrationmedium

    Integrating SMG and other acquisitions could encounter operational and capital difficulties.

  • Fair value of investmentsmedium

    The stake in Cash Converters and other investments could require impairment if their value declines.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The record growth in pawn loans and the strong contribution from Latin America suggest sustained demand for the model.
  • Gaining control of Founders and SMG could drive significant growth by extending into new markets.
  • Revenue diversification and better merchandise margins could support profitability if the trend holds.

What would break the thesis

  • Dependence on gold prices and jewelry volumes could create high volatility in results.
  • Regulation and public criticism could limit operations or restrict access to funding.
  • Rising staff costs and integration of new acquisitions could compress operating margins.

What to watch

  • Pawn loan growth and margins in Latin America after the Guatemala acquisitionQ4 2026
  • Integration of SMG and its contribution to revenue and segment profitQ4 2026
  • Effect of gold prices on jewelry scrap revenue and inventory2027
  • Regulatory changes in U.S. states and Mexico affecting fees and operationsnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, EZCORP runs mainly a pawn business, advancing cash against collateralized personal property and, when a customer does not redeem an item, selling it or scrapping it for its gold content. At September 30, 2025 it operated 1,360 locations, and pawn service charges (PSC) were approximately 37% of total revenues and 64% of gross profit in fiscal 2025 1. The strategy rests on strengthening the core, cost efficiency and growth in customer engagement.

Segments include U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras) and Other Investments, which include a 43.7% stake in Cash Converters International. In January 2026 EZCORP acquired a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, expanding into Florida and Puerto Rico 2.

The model depends largely on accurately estimating redemption probability and resale value of collateral, and on gold prices, which affect both collateral values and jewelry sales revenue.

Segments

Pawn in Latin America

Latin America Pawn is the most dynamic segment, with contribution up 56% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and 881 stores after the acquisition of 33 stores in Guatemala 3. Mexico remains the largest market, and growth is sensitive to the peso exchange rate.

Market context

The U.S. pawn market is fragmented, and EZCORP is among the largest operators by store count, according to its annual report 1. In Latin America, demand for quick loans secured by goods is supported by a population with limited access to bank credit.

Demand for pawn loans has remained strong, supporting higher average loan sizes and portfolio growth in the latest quarters 3.

Trends

  • Demand for pawn loanstailwind

    Growth in the loan book reflects sustained demand and larger average loans, which could continue if customers' access to credit stays limited.

  • Gold pricesmixed

    Jewelry sales and collateral values depend on gold prices; a decline could reduce sales and margins, while the rise has supported jewelry scrap income.

  • Regulationheadwind

    Legislative changes or restrictions at state or country level could limit operations or reduce fees, affecting margins.

  • Wage increasesheadwind

    Minimum wage increases in Latin America and higher labor costs raise store expenses, which could temper profit growth.

Competitive position

The company competes with other pawn stores, consumer lenders, retailers, online retailers and auction sites, many with greater financial resources, and in Mexico with non-profit pawn foundations affiliated with the government 1.

Cash Converters, in which EZCORP holds a stake, operates in 659 stores across 15 countries with franchising and pawn activities, making it both a strategic investment and an indirect competitor 1.

  • Cash Converters International

    Company listed on the ASX in which EZCORP holds a stake; runs franchising and pawn operations in several countries.

  • Non-profit pawn foundations in Mexico

    Non-profit foundations affiliated with or sponsored by the government that compete directly in the Mexican market.

  • Consumer lenders

    Personal loan companies competing for customers who need short-term cash.

  • Retailers and online platforms

    Second-hand goods sellers and online auction sites competing for resale customers.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report05 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report05 Aug 2026
  • Current report18 May 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report06 May 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 May 2026
  • Current report27 Mar 2026
    Shareholder vote · Regulation FD disclosure
  • Current report04 Feb 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report04 Feb 2026
  • Current report05 Jan 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report13 Nov 2025
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-09-30 · SEC / EZCORP, Inc. · 13 Nov 2025
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / EZCORP, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / EZCORP, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.