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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP (MFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MFIN - US5839281061 - Common Stock

10.655 USD
-0.06 (-0.51%)
Last: 9/8/2025, 12:17:52 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

MFIN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. MFIN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MFIN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MFIN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
MFIN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

MFIN has a Return On Assets (1.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFIN has a Return On Equity (10.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 10.73%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)1.22%
ROE(3y)13.42%
ROE(5y)8.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

MFIN has a Profit Margin of 17.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFIN outperforms 75.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFIN has declined.
MFIN does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MFIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MFIN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFIN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MFIN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFIN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MFIN Yearly Shares OutstandingMFIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
MFIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

MFIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.53. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFIN would need 3.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFIN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.53. This is in the better half of the industry: MFIN outperforms 75.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that MFIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, MFIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC18.75%
MFIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.67% over the past year.
MFIN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 100.99% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MFIN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.31% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.91%
EPS 5Y100.99%
EPS Q2Q%36.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.31%
Revenue growth 3Y10.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.65%
Sales Q2Q%7.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.86% on average over the next years.
MFIN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.84%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MFIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
MFIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.82, the valuation of MFIN can be described as very cheap.
81.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFIN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, MFIN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFIN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFIN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.66. MFIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.82
Fwd PE 7.65
MFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFIN is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.05
EV/EBITDA N/A
MFIN Per share dataMFIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as MFIN's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
MFIN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.87.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, MFIN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of MFIN decreases each year by -7.78%.
MFIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MFIN has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
MFIN Yearly Dividends per shareMFIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

MFIN pays out 24.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of MFIN has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP24.44%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MFIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
MFIN Dividend Payout.MFIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:MFIN (9/8/2025, 12:17:52 PM)

10.655

-0.06 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners37.35%
Inst Owner Change3.19%
Ins Owners28.75%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap247.73M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.24 (14.88%)
Short Float %5.93%
Short Ratio14.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.78%
DP24.44%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.95%
Min EPS beat(2)27.61%
Max EPS beat(2)34.3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)26.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.84%
Max EPS beat(4)45.73%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)11.81%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)32.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)46.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.77%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.82
Fwd PE 7.65
P/S 1.05
P/FCF 3.05
P/OCF 3.05
P/B 0.64
P/tB 1.12
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.83
EY17.18%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY13.07%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY32.76%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY32.76%
SpS10.11
BVpS16.77
TBVpS9.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 10.73%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM N/A
FCFM 34.51%
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)1.22%
ROE(3y)13.42%
ROE(5y)8.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 3.53
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 193.97%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC18.75%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)258.89%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.91%
EPS 5Y100.99%
EPS Q2Q%36.67%
EPS Next Y-4.84%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.31%
Revenue growth 3Y10.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.65%
Sales Q2Q%7.02%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.8%
FCF growth 3Y13.65%
FCF growth 5Y12.22%
OCF growth 1Y-29.8%
OCF growth 3Y13.65%
OCF growth 5Y12.22%