Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$155.82
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.28B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$45.37
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 223% more annual revenue ($33.73B vs $10.44B). ICE leads profitability with a 37.7% profit margin vs 15.0%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. ICE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
ICE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
PYPL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.3%
Earnings expanding 79.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B 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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ICE
The strongest argument for ICE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.7% and operating margin at 57.3%. Revenue growth of 20.4% 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 : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE 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.
ICE is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ICE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 37.7% margins and 20.4% 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.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is an American Fortune 500 company formed in 2000 that operates global exchanges, clearing houses and provides mortgage technology, data and listing services. The company owns exchanges for financial and commodity markets, and operates regulated exchanges and marketplaces.
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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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