PAGS (PagSeguro Digital) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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PAGS PagSeguro Digital Ltd PAGS
90 GF Score
Price $9.14
GF Value $12.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PagSeguro Digital Financial Strength?

PagSeguro Digital PAGS -2.35% 90 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PAGS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

PagSeguro Digital has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

PagSeguro Digital's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50. PagSeguro Digital's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20. As of today, PagSeguro Digital's Altman Z-Score is 1.22.


PagSeguro Digital  (NYSE:PAGS) 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.

PagSeguro Digital has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


PagSeguro Digital Financial Strength Related Terms


PAGS vs AVPT, STNE, ATEN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PagSeguro Digital'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.


PagSeguro Digital Financial Strength vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength falls into.


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PagSeguro Digital 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:

PagSeguro Digital's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-256 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $384 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,150 Mil.

PagSeguro Digital's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*384.174/-256.252
=1.50

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

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

PagSeguro Digital's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(6256.208 + 2149.683) / 3828.868
=2.20

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.

PagSeguro Digital has a Z-score of 1.22, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.22 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 4 mean?
PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PagSeguro Digital and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength too high?
PagSeguro Digital's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, PagSeguro Digital has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength compare to AVPT and STNE?
PagSeguro Digital's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, PagSeguro Digital's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software 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 PagSeguro Digital and its competitors. PagSeguro Digital's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below 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 PagSeguro Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.17, compared to a current price of $9.14 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. PagSeguro Digital's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 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 PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PagSeguro Digital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.14 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.17. GuruFocus considers PagSeguro Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PAGS:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $12.17 vs. price of $9.14 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


PagSeguro Digital Business Description

Other Exchanges 1JY:GermanyPAGS34:Brazil
Address Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, P.O. Box 2681, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1111
PagSeguro Digital Ltd is a Brazilian-based company that acts as a provider of financial technology solutions focused on Micro-Merchants, Small Companies and Medium-Sized Companies (SMEs), in Brazil. The company provides a range of solutions and tools such as cash-in and cash-out options and provides access to working capital to help to manage its cash flow. It delivers an end-to-end digital ecosystem to address day-to-day financial needs, including receiving and spending funds and managing and growing businesses for clients. The company also offers the Free PagSeguro Digital Account delivering Cash-In Solutions, Online and In-Person Payment Tools, Online Payment Tools; and Web Check Outs offer tokenization, handling of shipping information, and others.
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