PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) Profitability Rank: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:2PPD PayPal Holdings Inc CHIX:2PPD
87 GF Score
Price €38.20
GF Value €57.36
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What is PayPal Holdings Profitability Rank?

PayPal Holdings CHIX:2PPD 87 Profitability Rank is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:2PPD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.36. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

PayPal Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

PayPal Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.70%. As of today, PayPal Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


PayPal Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:2PPD vs AFRM, SYF, SOFI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, PayPal Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Credit Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PayPal Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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PayPal Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

PayPal Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

PayPal Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1351.13 / 7225.345
=18.70 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

PayPal Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

PayPal Holdings Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 10 mean?
PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) has a Profitability Rank of 10 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on PayPal Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, PayPal Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00.
Is PayPal Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
PayPal Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, PayPal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PayPal Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to AFRM and SYF?
PayPal Holdings' Profitability Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, PayPal Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Credit Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on PayPal Holdings and its competitors. PayPal Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 10. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.36, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. PayPal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD), the current Profitability Rank is 10 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 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 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.36.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:2PPD:

  • Profitability Rank: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: €57.36 vs. price of €38.20 (33.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 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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