What Went Wrong for Affirm Holdings After Their Successful IPO in 2020? | Value Investor Chatter | #168

Value Investor Chatter

Affirm Holdings, led by Max Leche, one of the co-founders of PayPal, has been disrupting the financial industry with its innovative products and services. The company's IPO in 2020 was a resounding success, with the timing proving to be spot-on. However, the company has been facing headwinds recently, with the market punishing its stock price and the recent workforce cuts. Nevertheless, the company remains optimistic about its future prospects, given its strong fundamentals and experienced management team. As the fintech industry continues to evolve, Affirm Holdings is poised to remain a key player in the sector.

Episode Outline

(00:00) Value Investor Chatter: A Discussion on Affirm Pay Now and Pay Never

(05:00) Analysis of Q2 Earnings for Walmart: Examining Gross Merchandise Volume and Revenue Growth

(07:00) Analysis of FinTech Company's Revenue Growth

(11:00) Discussion of 0% Interest Loans and Payment Terms for Businesses and Consumers

(12:00) Discussion of the Impact of Interest Rates on Default Rates and Capital Allocation

(14:00) Analysis of Transaction Costs and Operating Expenses of a Non-Profitable Business

(16:00) Analysis of Affirm's Business Model and Impact of Macro Environment on Credit Delinquency Rates

(20:00) Conversation Summary: Value Investing and FinTech Company Analysis

(22:00) Discussion on Amazon, Walmart, and Peloton's Credit Card Business Model

(24:00) Conversation on Analyzing Companies from an Investment Perspective

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