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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. PayPal Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 3.04%.
PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPd) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
PayPal Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:2PPD vs AFRM, SYF, SOFI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, PayPal Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PayPal Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PayPal Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* 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.
What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.04 mean?
PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.04 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for PayPal Holdings and its competitors.
Is PayPal Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
PayPal Holdings' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.04. Overall, PayPal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PayPal Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to AFRM and SYF?
PayPal Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.04 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Credit Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for PayPal Holdings and its competitors. PayPal Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.04. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.87, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.04. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PayPal Holdings (CHIX:2PPD), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.04 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 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.87.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:2PPD:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 3.04
GF Value™: €56.87 vs. price of €38.20 (32.8% below fair value)
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 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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