PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.057x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.13 Billion) by net assets ($20.02 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See PYPL defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
PayPal Holdings Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how PayPal Holdings Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
PayPal Holdings Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of PayPal Holdings Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
3I GROUP PLC ADR 1/2
F:IGQ
|
N/A |
|
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
PA:SGO
|
0.167x |
|
Vulcan Materials Company
NYSE:VMC
|
0.064x |
|
ERSTE GP BNK AG ADR 1/2
F:EBOR
|
0.070x |
|
Gold Fields Ltd DRC
BA:GFI
|
0.048x |
|
FORTESCUE MET.GR.SP.ADR 2
F:FVJA
|
N/A |
|
Semiconductor Manufacturing Intl Co
SHG:688981
|
0.028x |
|
RWE AG
XETRA:RWE
|
0.060x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for PayPal Holdings Inc (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of PayPal Holdings Inc from 2013 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see PYPL market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $20.26 Billion | $6.42 Billion | 0.317x | -13.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | $20.42 Billion | $7.45 Billion | 0.365x | +58.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | $21.05 Billion | $4.84 Billion | 0.230x | -19.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | $20.27 Billion | $5.81 Billion | 0.287x | +7.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | $21.73 Billion | $5.80 Billion | 0.267x | -13.92% |
| 2020-12-31 | $20.06 Billion | $6.22 Billion | 0.310x | +15.05% |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.93 Billion | $4.56 Billion | 0.269x | -24.40% |
| 2018-12-31 | $15.39 Billion | $5.48 Billion | 0.356x | +125.19% |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.99 Billion | $2.53 Billion | 0.158x | -26.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | $14.71 Billion | $3.16 Billion | 0.215x | +16.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | $13.76 Billion | $2.55 Billion | 0.185x | -31.25% |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.25 Billion | $2.22 Billion | 0.269x | -0.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.39 Billion | $1.99 Billion | 0.270x | -- |
About PayPal Holdings Inc
PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide. The company operates a two-sided network at scale that connects merchants and consumers that enables its customers to connect, transact, and send and receive payments through online and in person, as well as transfer and withdraw funds using various funding sources, such as ba… Read more