Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
ATLC
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation
$84.10
+2.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.15B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$70.77
+1.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synchrony Financial generates 1473% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $628.89M). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 21.4%. SYF trades at a lower P/E of 7.6x. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ATLC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Revenue surging 60.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.2% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLC
The strongest argument for ATLC centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 60.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : ATLC
The primary concerns for ATLC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 9.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLC profiles as a growth stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATLC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
ATLC is growing revenue faster at 60.8% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial products and services to clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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