PYPL PayPal Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 23, 2025, the PYPL stock has a PE ratio of 15.5. This is based on the current EPS of $4.03 and the stock price of $62.46 per share. A decrease of 12% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 17.7 of the last 4 quarters.
PYPL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of PayPal Holdings over the last ten years is 42.54. The current 15.5 PE ratio is 64% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, PYPL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2020 quarter at 79.56, with a price of $174.23 and an EPS of $2.19. The Jun 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 14.05, with a price of $58.03 and an EPS of $4.13.
PayPal Holdings PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 45.2% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -52.96% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.18 | 32.79% | $85.35 | $4.03 |
| 2023 | 15.95 | -52.96% | $61.41 | $3.85 |
| 2022 | 33.91 | -36.16% | $71.22 | $2.1 |
| 2021 | 53.12 | -18.8% | $188.58 | $3.55 |
| 2020 | 65.42 | 26.39% | $234.2 | $3.58 |
| 2019 | 51.76 | 7.1% | $108.17 | $2.09 |
| 2018 | 48.33 | -2.19% | $84.09 | $1.74 |
| 2017 | 49.41 | 45.2% | $73.62 | $1.49 |
| 2016 | 34.03 | -5.99% | $39.47 | $1.16 |
| 2015 | 36.2 | N/A | $36.2 | $1 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.34 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.78 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PayPal Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 21.18 | 13.99% | $85.35 | $4.03 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.58 | 32.24% | $78.03 | $4.2 |
| Jun 2024 | 14.05 | -16.52% | $58.03 | $4.13 |
| Mar 2024 | 16.83 | 5.52% | $66.99 | $3.98 |
| Dec 2023 | 15.95 | -8.07% | $61.41 | $3.85 |
| Sep 2023 | 17.35 | -6.67% | $58.46 | $3.37 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.59 | -41.98% | $66.73 | $3.59 |
| Mar 2023 | 32.04 | -5.51% | $75.94 | $2.37 |
| Dec 2022 | 33.91 | -21.99% | $71.22 | $2.1 |
| Sep 2022 | 43.47 | 9.55% | $86.07 | $1.98 |
| Jun 2022 | 39.68 | 5% | $69.84 | $1.76 |
| Mar 2022 | 37.79 | -28.86% | $115.65 | $3.06 |
| Dec 2021 | 53.12 | -14.06% | $188.58 | $3.55 |
| Sep 2021 | 61.81 | -12% | $260.21 | $4.21 |
| Jun 2021 | 70.24 | 28.43% | $291.48 | $4.15 |
PYPL average PE ratio chart
PYPL's current P/E ratio is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
PYPL PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PYPL PayPal Holdings Inc | 15.5 | $61.79B |
| PHR Phreesia Inc | N/A | $1.42B |
| PHUN Phunware Inc | N/A | $58.9M |
Frequently asked questions
What is PayPal Holdings's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PYPL stock as of Apr 23, 2025, stands at 15.5.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for PayPal Holdings (PYPL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PYPL stock is 24.69.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for PayPal Holdings (PYPL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PYPL stock is 40.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for PYPL?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 79.56.
How does the current PE ratio for PYPL compare to its historical average?
PYPL's current price to earnings ratio is 64% below its 10-year historical average.
How is PYPL's PE ratio calculated (PayPal Holdings PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 23, 2025), PayPal Holdings's stock price is $62.46. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.03. Therefore, PayPal Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 15.5. PE RATIO(15.5) = STOCK PRICE($62.46) / TTM EPS($4.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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