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Best Credit Service Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top credit service stocks in 2025 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best credit service stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Credit Services

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Credit Services is Zen Rated B and is the 39th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Market Cap	ROE	ROA	ROCE	ROIC	D/E	Current Ratio	Gross Margin	Profit Margin	Operating Margin
OPFI	OPPFI INC	$921.49M	13.10%	0.60%	N/A	6.00%	8.97	N/A	70.60%	1.00%	14.34%
EZPW	EZCORP INC	$1.25B	11.90%	6.10%	9.70%	11.20%	0.90	5.61	58.50%	8.60%	13.33%
FCFS	FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC	$7.26B	14.70%	6.70%	10.94%	12.30%	1.36	4.99	50.00%	8.90%	15.13%
OPRT	OPORTUN FINANCIAL CORP	$240.94M	8.30%	1.00%	N/A	0.70%	7.30	N/A	100.00%	7.50%	10.13%
RM	REGIONAL MANAGEMENT CORP	$384.24M	11.40%	2.10%	N/A	4.10%	4.45	N/A	100.00%	6.60%	21.62%
IX	ORIX CORP	$34.11B	10.50%	2.60%	N/A	3.60%	2.94	N/A	42.40%	14.50%	26.01%
BFH	BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC	$3.39B	15.00%	2.10%	N/A	2.40%	5.55	N/A	100.00%	18.80%	21.36%
COF	CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP	$152.46B	1.30%	0.20%	N/A	0.30%	4.82	N/A	100.00%	3.80%	5.64%
ENVA	ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC	$3.98B	23.90%	5.20%	N/A	8.00%	3.65	N/A	57.20%	9.60%	23.24%
JCAP	JEFFERSON CAPITAL INC	$1.27B	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.12	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SEZL	SEZZLE INC	$2.26B	92.80%	35.30%	55.92%	64.90%	1.36	3.52	84.90%	27.70%	36.50%
ALLY	ALLY FINANCIAL INC	$13.82B	1.90%	0.10%	N/A	0.40%	11.68	N/A	92.10%	3.50%	9.25%
ATLC	ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORP	$981.47M	19.30%	2.40%	N/A	2.10%	10.95	N/A	100.00%	21.10%	31.03%
PYPL	PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC	$56.83B	24.30%	6.10%	17.42%	22.70%	2.95	1.34	41.60%	15.00%	18.49%
PMTS	CPI CARD GROUP INC	$187.10M	-47.90%	3.80%	16.00%	10.20%	-16.86	2.56	31.90%	2.80%	10.08%
AXP	AMERICAN EXPRESS CO	$263.53B	33.40%	3.70%	N/A	4.60%	8.18	N/A	100.00%	16.10%	20.62%
SYF	SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL	$29.97B	20.80%	2.90%	N/A	4.00%	5.86	N/A	100.00%	36.20%	47.27%
XYF	X FINANCIAL	$269.34M	23.90%	13.70%	N/A	16.10%	0.85	N/A	43.60%	22.80%	28.56%
BBDC	BARINGS BDC INC	$941.17M	8.60%	3.70%	N/A	2.50%	1.42	N/A	58.30%	36.00%	37.58%
OMF	ONEMAIN HOLDINGS INC	$7.91B	21.40%	2.70%	N/A	2.00%	6.99	N/A	92.90%	25.10%	32.62%
MA	MASTERCARD INC	$511.08B	197.10%	28.30%	56.26%	77.80%	5.74	1.12	100.00%	45.30%	58.27%
NNI	NELNET INC	$4.81B	12.40%	3.10%	N/A	2.70%	2.82	N/A	79.20%	24.70%	32.46%
MFIN	MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP	$247.93M	10.70%	1.40%	N/A	2.30%	6.05	N/A	100.00%	26.00%	41.92%
FINV	FINVOLUTION GROUP	$1.30B	17.80%	11.20%	N/A	18.40%	0.58	N/A	80.60%	20.00%	24.28%
LC	LENDINGCLUB CORP	$2.20B	7.50%	1.00%	N/A	1.40%	6.57	N/A	100.00%	10.90%	14.54%
V	VISA INC	$641.42B	52.50%	20.90%	38.38%	109.50%	1.63	1.08	82.60%	50.10%	61.96%
LX	LEXINFINTECH HOLDINGS LTD	$537.97M	16.10%	8.10%	17.58%	17.40%	0.95	1.80	36.00%	13.30%	16.40%
QD	QUDIAN INC	$613.41M	7.00%	6.20%	7.02%	12.80%	0.17	5.83	7.20%	894.50%	931.73%
SLM	SLM CORP	$5.38B	26.20%	2.10%	N/A	2.50%	11.65	N/A	100.00%	41.60%	55.37%
WU	WESTERN UNION CO	$3.05B	83.00%	9.50%	N/A	10.40%	7.41	N/A	37.40%	18.80%	18.51%
YRD	YIREN DIGITAL LTD	$377.10M	12.70%	8.90%	N/A	13.30%	0.49	N/A	88.20%	20.20%	21.01%
FOA	FINANCE OF AMERICA COMPANIES INC	$184.89M	-1.20%	0.00%	N/A	0.00%	106.97	N/A	100.00%	-1.10%	-0.77%
UPST	UPSTART HOLDINGS INC	$4.48B	4.60%	1.30%	N/A	1.00%	2.91	N/A	100.00%	3.30%	3.36%
LU	LUFAX HOLDING LTD	$2.24B	-3.90%	-1.50%	N/A	-0.80%	1.42	N/A	100.00%	-13.30%	-7.07%
OCSL	OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CORP	$1.13B	2.30%	1.10%	N/A	3.40%	1.05	N/A	88.50%	10.70%	47.67%
QFIN	QFIN HOLDINGS INC	$2.52B	28.80%	12.20%	19.21%	24.00%	1.53	2.94	82.00%	35.10%	41.70%
CACC	CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP	$5.12B	27.50%	5.10%	N/A	7.30%	4.47	N/A	70.40%	19.70%	46.05%
RWAY	RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP	$327.37M	10.90%	5.30%	N/A	6.60%	0.97	N/A	79.00%	38.90%	70.82%
GDOT	GREEN DOT CORP	$719.94M	-5.10%	-0.80%	-5.25%	4.40%	5.32	0.54	43.20%	-2.30%	-2.55%
AGM	FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP	$1.95B	12.30%	0.60%	N/A	0.40%	18.79	N/A	100.00%	50.50%	69.10%
LPRO	OPEN LENDING CORP	$199.74M	-194.20%	-50.80%	-31.02%	-52.90%	2.95	5.59	-36.70%	-887.10%	-437.24%
WRLD	WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP	$733.90M	13.70%	5.40%	N/A	7.30%	1.91	N/A	100.00%	10.00%	20.64%
SOFI	SOFI TECHNOLOGIES INC	$31.14B	8.90%	1.60%	N/A	1.00%	4.16	N/A	82.70%	19.30%	12.05%
OBDC	BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORP	$6.65B	9.20%	3.90%	N/A	4.90%	1.31	N/A	77.70%	36.90%	69.08%
LMFA	LM FUNDING AMERICA INC	$8.85M	-33.20%	-27.40%	-12.27%	-14.60%	0.23	1.84	37.80%	-147.70%	-72.86%
PRAA	PRA GROUP INC	$648.83M	-29.70%	-6.70%	N/A	-0.50%	4.32	N/A	100.00%	-29.50%	-3.49%
SUIG	SUI GROUP HOLDINGS LTD	$156.17M	-37.20%	-35.30%	-14.84%	-58.10%	0.06	3.09	100.00%	-1,197.90%	-1,665.41%
NAVI	NAVIENT CORP	$1.25B	-1.30%	-0.10%	N/A	-0.10%	19.22	N/A	100.00%	-12.00%	-18.75%
SNTG	SENTAGE HOLDINGS INC	$6.65M	-17.90%	-16.30%	-17.64%	-19.60%	0.14	7.45	92.50%	-1,864.80%	-1,864.84%
NISN	NISUN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP CO LTD	$14.30M	2.90%	2.00%	4.87%	8.90%	0.29	4.23	9.10%	1.70%	3.03%
OMCC	OLD MARKET CAPITAL CORP	$35.31M	-5.00%	-3.40%	-3.34%	-6.40%	0.28	4.55	66.20%	-21.90%	-21.00%
DXF	EASON TECHNOLOGY LTD	$773.49M	N/A	-283.40%	-1,780.86%	-1,468.40%	1.53	0.57	77.70%	-4,077.00%	-4,056.14%
AIHS	SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LTD	$3.98M	N/A	-53.30%	4,597.37%	3,716.40%	-1.52	0.44	27.30%	-88.60%	-88.39%
BRR	PROCAP FINANCIAL INC	$281.90M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.00	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
CPSS	CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES INC	$209.23M	6.50%	0.50%	N/A	3.70%	11.39	N/A	77.80%	4.50%	58.88%
ANTA	ANTALPHA PLATFORM HOLDING CO	$220.20M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	20.26	1.09	N/A	N/A	N/A
PT	PINTEC TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LTD	$16.73M	N/A	-11.30%	3.44%	3.20%	-1.16	0.18	64.00%	-33.50%	-38.29%

Credit Service Stocks FAQ

What are the best credit service stocks to buy right now in Dec 2025?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best credit service stocks to buy right now are:

1. Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI)

Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI) is the #1 top credit service stock out of 57 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI) is: Value: B, Growth: A, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: A, and AI: B.

Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI) has a Due Diligence Score of 16, which is -15 points lower than the credit service industry average of 31. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates OPFI as a "A".

OPFI passed 6 out of 38 due diligence checks and has weak fundamentals. Oppfi has seen its stock return 40.77% over the past year, overperforming other credit service stocks by 33 percentage points.

2. Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW)

Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW) is the #2 top credit service stock out of 57 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: B.

Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW) has a Due Diligence Score of 45, which is 14 points higher than the credit service industry average of 31.

EZPW passed 14 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Ezcorp has seen its stock return 71.23% over the past year, overperforming other credit service stocks by 64 percentage points.

Ezcorp has an average 1 year price target of $25.50, an upside of 24.21% from Ezcorp's current stock price of $20.53.

Ezcorp stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 2 analysts covering Ezcorp, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 50% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS)

Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS) is the #3 top credit service stock out of 57 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: B.

Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS) has a Due Diligence Score of 42, which is 11 points higher than the credit service industry average of 31.

FCFS passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Firstcash Holdings has seen its stock return 56.02% over the past year, overperforming other credit service stocks by 48 percentage points.

Firstcash Holdings has an average 1 year price target of $179.33, an upside of 8.95% from Firstcash Holdings's current stock price of $164.60.

Firstcash Holdings stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 3 analysts covering Firstcash Holdings, 66.67% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 33.33% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the credit service stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 25 credit service stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 credit service stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY)

Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) has an annual dividend yield of N/A, which is N/A percentage points lower than the credit service industry average of 4.64%. Ally Financial's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Ally Financial's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Ally Financial's dividend payout ratio of 34.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:RWAY)

Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:RWAY) has an annual dividend yield of 15.45%, which is 11 percentage points higher than the credit service industry average of 4.64%. Runway Growth Finance's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Runway Growth Finance's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Runway Growth Finance's dividend payout ratio of 100.7% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC)

Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC) has an annual dividend yield of 13.3%, which is 9 percentage points higher than the credit service industry average of 4.64%. Barings Bdc's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% four times in the last 10 years. Barings Bdc's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Barings Bdc's dividend payout ratio of 124% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

Why are credit service stocks down?

Credit service stocks were down -1.03% in the last day, and up 4% over the last week. Sezzle was the among the top losers in the credit services industry, dropping -5.94% yesterday.

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What are the most undervalued credit service stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued credit service stocks right now are:

1. Qfin Holdings (NASDAQ:QFIN)

Qfin Holdings (NASDAQ:QFIN) is the most undervalued credit service stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Qfin Holdings has a valuation score of 71, which is 33 points higher than the credit service industry average of 38. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Qfin Holdings's stock has dropped -49.84% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the credit service industry by -58 percentage points.

2. Lexinfintech Holdings (NASDAQ:LX)

Lexinfintech Holdings (NASDAQ:LX) is the second most undervalued credit service stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Lexinfintech Holdings has a valuation score of 71, which is 33 points higher than the credit service industry average of 38. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Lexinfintech Holdings's stock has dropped -45.33% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the credit service industry by -53 percentage points.

3. Western Union Co (NYSE:WU)

Western Union Co (NYSE:WU) is the third most undervalued credit service stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Western Union Co has a valuation score of 43, which is 5 points higher than the credit service industry average of 38. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Western Union Co's stock has dropped -14.3% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the credit service industry by -22 percentage points.

Are credit service stocks a good buy now?

38.46% of credit service stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect credit service stocks to rise by 11.56% over the next year.

6.25% of credit service stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 12.5% of credit service stocks are rated B (Buy), 77.08% are rated C (Hold), 4.17% are rated D (Sell), and 0% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the credit services industry?

The average P/E ratio of the credit services industry is 36.77x.

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Sectors & Industries Financial ServicesCredit Services
Best Credit Service Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top credit service stocks in 2025 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best credit service stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Credit Service Stocks FAQ

1. Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI)

2. Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW)

3. Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS)

1. Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY)

2. Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:RWAY)

3. Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC)

1. Qfin Holdings (NASDAQ:QFIN)

2. Lexinfintech Holdings (NASDAQ:LX)

3. Western Union Co (NYSE:WU)

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1. Oppfi (NYSE:OPFI)

2. Ezcorp (NASDAQ:EZPW)

3. Firstcash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS)

1. Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY)

2. Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:RWAY)

3. Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC)

1. Qfin Holdings (NASDAQ:QFIN)

2. Lexinfintech Holdings (NASDAQ:LX)

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