Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$400.80
+0.71%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.82T
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$45.37
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 1152% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $33.73B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 15.0%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
GOOGL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PYPL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+38.7%
Fair Value
$649.51
Current Price
$400.80
$248.71 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PYPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL profiles as a growth stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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