PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PYPL • US70450Y1038

44.9 USD
+0.54 (+1.22%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
44.74 USD
-0.16 (-0.36%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 6:59:52 PM
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This PYPL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, PYPL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PYPL was compared to 98 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While PYPL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PYPL. This makes PYPL very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PYPL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PYPL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PYPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years PYPL has always been profitable.
  • PYPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of PYPL (6.53%) is better than 80.61% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PYPL (25.83%) is better than 89.80% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.26%) than 91.84% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.33%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (15.26%) for PYPL is above the 3 year average (13.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.53%
ROE 25.83%
ROIC 15.26%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)22.11%
ROE(5y)19.49%
ROIC(3y)13.68%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
PYPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPYPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PYPL (15.78%) is better than 62.24% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PYPL's Operating Margin of 19.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PYPL outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of PYPL (41.48%) is better than 61.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PYPL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.28%
PM (TTM) 15.78%
GM 41.48%
OM growth 3Y9.47%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y21.52%
PM growth 5Y-4.24%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
PYPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPYPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. PYPL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PYPL is creating 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.
  • PYPL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PYPL Yearly Shares OutstandingPYPL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PYPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPYPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • PYPL has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is not the best score and indicates that PYPL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PYPL has a Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is in the better half of the industry: PYPL outperforms 76.53% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PYPL would need 2.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • PYPL's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PYPL outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, PYPL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.05
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC7.86%
PYPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPYPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that PYPL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PYPL has a Current ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: PYPL outperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
  • PYPL has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that PYPL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PYPL has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: PYPL outperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.29
PYPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPYPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

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3. PYPL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.43% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, PYPL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.53% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, PYPL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.32% in the last year.
  • PYPL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.43%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5Y5.53%
EPS Q2Q%3.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.32%
Revenue growth 3Y6.43%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%3.71%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.78% 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 6.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y12.78%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.93%

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 accelerating.
  • 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 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. PYPL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47, the valuation of PYPL can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PYPL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • PYPL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29, the valuation of PYPL can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PYPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PYPL is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PYPL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
Fwd PE 8.29
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PYPL indicates a rather cheap valuation: PYPL is cheaper than 90.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PYPL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PYPL is cheaper than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.43
EV/EBITDA 5.36
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of PYPL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y5.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%

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5. PYPL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%, PYPL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of PYPL has falen by -27.18%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • PYPL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.34.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PYPL is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%

5.2 History

  • PYPL does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PYPL Yearly Dividends per sharePYPL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.05 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

  • PYPL pays out 2.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP2.48%
EPS Next 2Y5.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
PYPL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPYPL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
PYPL Dividend Payout.PYPL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PYPL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PYPL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:PYPL (3/13/2026, 6:59:52 PM)

After market: 44.74 -0.16 (-0.36%)

44.9

+0.54 (+1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners82.1%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap41.34B
Revenue(TTM)33.17B
Net Income(TTM)5.23B
Analysts65.88
Price Target51.89 (15.57%)
Short Float %5.63%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP2.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-04
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.12%
Max EPS beat(2)9.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.12%
Max EPS beat(4)12.26%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.3%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.57%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.11%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)-29.9%
PT rev (3m)-38.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
Fwd PE 8.29
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 7.43
P/OCF 6.44
P/B 2.04
P/tB 4.5
EV/EBITDA 5.36
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY11.8%
EPS(NY)5.42
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)6.04
FCFY13.46%
OCF(TTM)6.97
OCFY15.52%
SpS36.03
BVpS22
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number51.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.53%
ROE 25.83%
ROCE 18.96%
ROIC 15.26%
ROICexc 22.09%
ROICexgc 42.08%
OM 19.28%
PM (TTM) 15.78%
GM 41.48%
FCFM 16.77%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)22.11%
ROE(5y)19.49%
ROIC(3y)13.68%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
ROICexc(3y)21.02%
ROICexc(5y)18.45%
ROICexgc(3y)44.19%
ROICexgc(5y)39.13%
ROCE(3y)16.99%
ROCE(5y)15.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.67%
OM growth 3Y9.47%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y21.52%
PM growth 5Y-4.24%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
Cap/Depr 88.47%
Cap/Sales 2.57%
Interest Coverage 15.75
Cash Conversion 87.19%
Profit Quality 106.33%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score8
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC1.94
Cap/Depr(3y)70.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.59%
Profit Quality(3y)122.96%
Profit Quality(5y)139.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.43%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5Y5.53%
EPS Q2Q%3.36%
EPS Next Y2.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y12.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.32%
Revenue growth 3Y6.43%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%3.71%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.93%
EBIT growth 1Y10.98%
EBIT growth 3Y16.51%
EBIT growth 5Y13.29%
EBIT Next Year5.21%
EBIT Next 3Y1.99%
EBIT Next 5Y10.35%
FCF growth 1Y-17.78%
FCF growth 3Y2.9%
FCF growth 5Y0.78%
OCF growth 1Y-13.88%
OCF growth 3Y3.34%
OCF growth 5Y0.63%

PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC / PYPL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PYPL.


What is the valuation status of PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC?

PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) stock?

The financial health rating of PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PYPL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (PYPL) is expected to grow by 2.2% in the next year.