Klarna's preferred metric understates its loan losses

A column chart depicting Klarna's loan losses

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Note: Klarna's preferred metric is (loan loss provisions)/(total consumer spend). Standard loss rate is (net charge-offs)/(average loans outstanding).

Source: Company reports, Breakingviews calculations | S. Gandel | March 27, 2025.