PayPal Holdings, Inc. PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
0.81
PE Ratio (TTM)
8.40
EPS (TTM)
$5.33
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
0.81 = 8.40 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s PEG ratio of 0.81 is below 1, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate. A PEG below 1 often signals a buying opportunity.
About PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Credit Services. With a market capitalization of about $39.47B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $44.75, within a 52-week range of $38.46 to $79.50 (-43.7% from the high, +16.4% from the low). Beta of 1.40 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 15.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For PayPal Holdings, Inc., a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s PEG ratio of 0.81 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (10.06), JPM (1.59), V (1.69). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PYPL is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.40 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 15.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PYPL's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s PEG of 0.81 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG below 1.0 (0.81) is often described as inexpensive relative to growth expectations — verify the growth input is realistic.
What are limitations of PEG for PYPL?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Financial Services peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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