Credit RiskAffirm faces heightened risk of users failing to make payments on time, as BNPL users are on average more likely to have higher levels of credit card debt and lower credit score in the subprime range.
Regulatory RisksThe CFPB’s intention to subject BNPL firms to the same supervisory examination as banks and credit unions poses a potential threat, increasing regulatory scrutiny and potentially hindering Affirm’s growth.
Valuation ConcernsShares are trading at about 79 times the FY27 GAAP EPS estimate, leading to a neutral risk-reward view.