Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
PayPal Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
6.5%
FY2025
5-year range
3.1% / 6.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+23.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#54 of 402
Financials
What the data says
PayPal's return on assets (roa) of 6.5% is higher than 87% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 3.1% in FY2022 to 6.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.6%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from 5.2% to 6.5% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 13% in FinancialsTop 13% of 402This company 6.5% Sector average 2.8%
▼
+136.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- PayPal's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 23.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.8pp above the Financials sector average.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong return on equity: 24.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6.5% | +23.9% |
| FY2024 | 5.3% | +1.9% |
| FY2023 | 5.2% | +67.9% |
| FY2022 | 3.1% | -4.9% |
| FY2021 | 3.2% | +11.0% |
| FY2020 | 2.9% | -16.6% |
| FY2019 | 3.5% | -26.3% |
| FY2018 | 4.8% | +8.0% |
| FY2017 | 4.4% | +4.0% |
| FY2016 | 4.2% | +27.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026