PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:2PPD PayPal Holdings Inc CHIX:2PPD
93 GF Score
Price €38.20
GF Value €53.41
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What is PayPal Holdings Financial Strength?

PayPal Holdings CHIX:2PPD 93 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:2PPD with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.41. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

PayPal Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PayPal Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.22. PayPal Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.39. As of today, PayPal Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 1.94.


PayPal Holdings  (CHIX:2PPd) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PayPal Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


PayPal Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:2PPD vs SYF, AFRM, SOFI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, PayPal Holdings's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


PayPal Holdings Financial Strength vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PayPal Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PayPal Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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PayPal Holdings Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

PayPal Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-109 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,337 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,457 Mil.

PayPal Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1336.72/-109.368
=12.22

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

PayPal Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(2174.34 + 9456.86) / 30143.904
=0.39

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

PayPal Holdings has a Z-score of 1.94, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that PayPal Holdings is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.94 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PayPal Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PayPal Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00.
Is PayPal Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
PayPal Holdings' current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, PayPal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PayPal Holdings' Financial Strength compare to SYF and AFRM?
PayPal Holdings' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, PayPal Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Credit Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PayPal Holdings and its competitors. PayPal Holdings's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PayPal Holdings stock overvalued right now?
PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.41, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. PayPal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PayPal Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €38.20 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.41.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:2PPD:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €53.41 vs. price of €38.20 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:2PPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PayPal Holdings Business Description

Address 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 439 million active accounts at the end of 2025. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
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