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PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PYPL - Nasdaq - US70450Y1038 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

71.45  -0.2 (-0.28%)

Premarket: 69.2 -2.25 (-3.15%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PYPL. PYPL was compared to 101 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While PYPL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PYPL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PYPL was profitable.
In the past year PYPL had a positive cash flow from operations.
PYPL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PYPL had a positive operating cash flow.
PYPL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPYPL 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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

PYPL has a better Return On Assets (5.59%) than 80.20% of its industry peers.
PYPL has a Return On Equity of 22.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PYPL outperforms 85.15% of its industry peers.
PYPL's Return On Invested Capital of 13.48% is amongst the best of the industry. PYPL outperforms 88.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PYPL is in line with the industry average of 11.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.47%) for PYPL is below the current ROIC(13.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.59%
ROE 22.44%
ROIC 13.48%
ROA(3y)4.44%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)17.47%
ROE(5y)18.52%
ROIC(3y)11.47%
ROIC(5y)10.62%
PYPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPYPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

PYPL has a Profit Margin of 14.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: PYPL outperforms 62.38% of its industry peers.
PYPL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.75%, PYPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.35% of the companies in the same industry.
PYPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 41.40%, PYPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PYPL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.75%
PM (TTM) 14.26%
GM 41.4%
OM growth 3Y2.07%
OM growth 5Y2.92%
PM growth 3Y-7.41%
PM growth 5Y-1.18%
GM growth 3Y-4.8%
GM growth 5Y-2.04%
PYPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPYPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PYPL is still creating some value.
PYPL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PYPL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PYPL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PYPL Yearly Shares OutstandingPYPL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PYPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPYPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that PYPL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PYPL (2.02) is better than 77.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PYPL is 2.12, which is a good value as it means it would take PYPL, 2.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PYPL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.12) than 76.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that PYPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PYPL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
Although PYPL does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 2.12
Altman-Z 2.02
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.31%
PYPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPYPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

PYPL has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that PYPL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.30, PYPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.39% of the companies in the same industry.
PYPL has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that PYPL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PYPL (1.30) is better than 63.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
PYPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPYPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PYPL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.05%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, PYPL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.79% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.05%
EPS 3Y2.76%
EPS 5Y9.87%
EPS Q2Q%-5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.79%
Revenue growth 3Y7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y12.34%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, PYPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.09%
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.57%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PYPL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPYPL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
PYPL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPYPL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PYPL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.55.
PYPL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. PYPL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.41, the valuation of PYPL can be described as correct.
PYPL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PYPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.85), we can say PYPL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.55
Fwd PE 12.41
PYPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPYPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PYPL is valued a bit cheaper than 70.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PYPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PYPL is cheaper than 74.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.64
EV/EBITDA 9.61
PYPL Per share dataPYPL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PYPL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PYPL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PYPL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:PYPL (5/22/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 69.2 -2.25 (-3.15%)

71.45

-0.2 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Inst Owners77.78%
Inst Owner Change2.25%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change0.29%
Market Cap69.49B
Analysts73.21
Price Target83.8 (17.28%)
Short Float %2.87%
Short Ratio2.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.11%
Min EPS beat(2)3.97%
Max EPS beat(2)12.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.13%
Min EPS beat(4)3.97%
Max EPS beat(4)18.26%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.17%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.31%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.22%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.45%
PT rev (1m)-11.6%
PT rev (3m)-13.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.55
Fwd PE 12.41
P/S 2.18
P/FCF 11.64
P/OCF 10.38
P/B 3.43
P/tB 7.68
EV/EBITDA 9.61
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)6.14
FCFY8.59%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY9.63%
SpS32.79
BVpS20.83
TBVpS9.3
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.59%
ROE 22.44%
ROCE 17.25%
ROIC 13.48%
ROICexc 19.93%
ROICexgc 38.19%
OM 18.75%
PM (TTM) 14.26%
GM 41.4%
FCFM 18.71%
ROA(3y)4.44%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)17.47%
ROE(5y)18.52%
ROIC(3y)11.47%
ROIC(5y)10.62%
ROICexc(3y)17.88%
ROICexc(5y)16.45%
ROICexgc(3y)39.06%
ROICexgc(5y)35.94%
ROCE(3y)14.68%
ROCE(5y)13.59%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.7%
OM growth 3Y2.07%
OM growth 5Y2.92%
PM growth 3Y-7.41%
PM growth 5Y-1.18%
GM growth 3Y-4.8%
GM growth 5Y-2.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 2.12
Debt/EBITDA 1.64
Cap/Depr 71.64%
Cap/Sales 2.27%
Interest Coverage 16.34
Cash Conversion 95.74%
Profit Quality 131.28%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 2.02
F-Score8
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)59.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.88%
Profit Quality(3y)157.9%
Profit Quality(5y)143.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.05%
EPS 3Y2.76%
EPS 5Y9.87%
EPS Q2Q%-5%
EPS Next Y4.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.79%
Revenue growth 3Y7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y12.34%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.57%
EBIT growth 1Y15.85%
EBIT growth 3Y10.05%
EBIT growth 5Y15.61%
EBIT Next Year23.56%
EBIT Next 3Y13.51%
EBIT Next 5Y10.05%
FCF growth 1Y17.46%
FCF growth 3Y11.44%
FCF growth 5Y14.98%
OCF growth 1Y16.08%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y12.85%