PYPL PayPal Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 21, 2024, the PYPL stock has a PE ratio of 20.2. This is based on the current EPS of $4.2 and the stock price of $84.82 per share. An increase of 24% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 16.4 of the last 4 quarters.
PYPL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of PayPal Holdings over the last ten years is 43.12. The current 20.2 PE ratio is 53% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.95 | -52.96% |
| 2022 | 33.91 | -36.16% |
| 2021 | 53.12 | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 65.42 | 26.39% |
| 2019 | 51.76 | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 48.33 | -2.19% |
| 2017 | 49.41 | 45.2% |
| 2016 | 34.03 | -5.99% |
| 2015 | 36.2 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
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 | 20.2 | $85.04B |
| PHR Phreesia Inc | N/A | $1.1B |
| PHUN Phunware Inc | N/A | $87.51M |
Frequently asked questions
What is PayPal Holdings's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PYPL stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 20.2.
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 28.45.
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 42.94.
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 53% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), PayPal Holdings's stock price is $84.82. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.2. Therefore, PayPal Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 20.2. PE RATIO(20.2) = STOCK PRICE($84.82) / TTM EPS($4.2)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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