PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$41.29
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.63B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$70.77
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 241% more annual revenue ($33.73B vs $9.89B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 15.0%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
PYPL
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 6.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PYPL profiles as a value stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
PYPL is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. 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.
PayPal Holdings Inc
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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