AFRM vs PEN Comparison

Founded in 2012, Affirm is a market leader in the buy-now, pay-later space with around $36 billion in transaction volume in fiscal 2025. Affirm offers both zero-interest financing, which is merchant subsidized, and interest-bearing loans, which function as personal loans that are approved on a per-transaction basis. Over 70% of Affirm's transaction volume comes from its interest-bearing loans, which also comprise the majority of its revenue. Affirm operates in the United States, which accounted for more than 95% of its revenue in 2025, but the firm has also expanded to Canada and the United Kingdom.

Penumbra Inc is a thrombectomy company focused on developing technologies for challenging medical conditions such as ischemic stroke, venous thromboembolism (including pulmonary embolism), and acute limb ischemia. Its portfolio includes Computer-Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT), which is designed to remove blood clots throughout the body. The company offers products such as the Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device (used for surgical removal of fluid and tissue from the ventricles and cerebrum), Indigo System, Penumbra System Reperfusion Catheter, LANTERN Delivery Microcatheter, Penumbra Smart Coil, and ACE Reperfusion Catheters, among others. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of its products in the United States, followed by international markets.