AlphaStocks
4.4
Weak

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)

Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services

S&P 500

$46.25

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#70out of 92 in Financials

Is PayPal Holdings, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) scores 4.4 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Lynch model rates PayPal Holdings, Inc. as Strong (PEG 0.5 · Fast Grower). The Graham model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. PayPal Holdings, Inc. ranks #70 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E8.6ROE-16.2Market Cap43B

Valuation

Trades at 9x earnings — near sector median of 20x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Strong

PEG 0.5 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Strong

Top 25% (rank 23%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) scores 4.4 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 9x earnings — near sector median of 20x.
What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PYPL overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for PYPL. Trades at 9x earnings — near sector median of 20x.
How does PYPL compare to other Financials stocks?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. ranks #70 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 76% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about PYPL?
AlphaStocks evaluates PYPL using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Strong; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.4/10.

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