Enova International (ENVA)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $135.39 | Market Cap: $3.4 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Consumer Finance
Enova International (ENVA)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $135.39Market Cap: $3.4 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Consumer Finance
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%, FCF Yield is 59% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 142% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 58%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 56% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 40% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and AI for Credit Risk Management. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%, FCF Yield is 59% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 58%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 56% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 40% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, and AI for Credit Risk Management. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 142% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
ENVA Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Enova International (ENVA) experienced a significant stock movement around the approximate period requested, with the stock price rising by 9.357% following the announcement of its third quarter 2025 financial results on October 22, 2025. This positive movement can be attributed to several key factors:
1. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Beat.
Enova International reported third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed consensus estimates for both adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share (EPS). This indicates the company's financial performance exceeded market expectations.
2. Robust Growth in Loan Originations.
A primary driver behind the better-than-expected earnings was a significant increase in loan originations. This suggests a healthy demand for Enova's lending products and effective business expansion.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ENVA Return | 3% | 65% | -6% | 44% | 73% | 37% | 444% |
| Peers Return | 1% | 28% | -19% | 13% | 20% | 7% | 52% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ENVA Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 67% | 50% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 46% | 54% | 29% | 38% | 44% | 42% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ENVA Max Drawdown | -64% | -9% | -35% | -6% | -2% | -10% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -37% | -6% | -24% | -18% | -9% | -19% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PRAA, GFCX, SUIG, AXP, COF.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ENVA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -42.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 231 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -67.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 211.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 324 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -52.7% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 111.3% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 810 days | 120 days |
Compare to PRAA, GFCX, SUIG, AXP, COF
In The Past
Enova International's stock fell -42.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/10/2022. A -42.8% loss requires a 75.0% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| 04302021 | ENVA | Enova International | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -5.3% | 9.2% | -11.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| 04302021 | ENVA | Enova International | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -5.3% | 9.2% | -11.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 135.40 |
| Mkt Cap | 74.3 |
| Rev LTM | 3,042 |
| Op Inc LTM | 294 |
| FCF LTM | 1,705 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,387 |
| CFO LTM | 1,751 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,432 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 21.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 11.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 16.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 3.8% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 11.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 46.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 29.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 43.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 26.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 74.3 |
| P/S | 1.9 |
| P/EBIT | 5.0 |
| P/E | 15.8 |
| P/CFO | 3.9 |
| Total Yield | 7.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 23.5% |
| D/E | 0.9 |
| Net D/E | 0.7 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 2.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 3.1% |
| 6M Rtn | 21.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 23.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 144.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 2.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -4.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 7.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 7.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 74.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10242025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7252025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4292025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2182025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10232024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7242024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4242024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10252023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7282023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4282023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2242023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10282022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7292022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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