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Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I (PPYA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/05/2025: PPYA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -4.03% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 89.89M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.03 | 52 Weeks Range 10.72 - 13.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.72 - 13.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.09 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.38% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 93886321 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 93886321 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -82.52 | Shares Outstanding 8239400 | Shares Floating 710566 |
Shares Outstanding 8239400 | Shares Floating 710566 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 0.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I
Company Overview
History and Background
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I (PPYA) was a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It was incorporated in 2020.
Core Business Areas
- SPAC Formation: PPYA was created as a SPAC, a blank check company designed to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) and then acquire an existing private company. The goal was to take a private company public through a reverse merger.
Leadership and Structure
PPYA was led by its management team and board of directors prior to its business combination efforts. Typically, SPACs have experienced financial professionals in leadership positions. Further details depended on the specifics of PPYA's filings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SPAC Structure: The 'product' PPYA offered was its structure as a SPAC, providing a vehicle for a private company to go public faster than a traditional IPO. This has no market share in the traditional sense, as it is a financial structure. The competition consists of all other SPACs actively seeking targets.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The SPAC market experienced a boom in 2020 and 2021, followed by a significant downturn. High levels of competition among SPACs for viable targets existed and many failed to deliver good returns to initial shareholders.
Positioning
PPYA aimed to identify and merge with a company with high growth potential. The success depended on the specific target and its subsequent performance.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for companies seeking to go public is significant, encompassing all private companies with potential for public market growth. PPYA's positioning depended on the quality of its target selection.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Access to capital through IPO
- Experienced management team (potentially)
- Potential for high growth with a successful target
Weaknesses
- Limited operating history
- Dependence on identifying a suitable target
- SPAC structure can dilute shareholder value
- High competition among SPACs
Opportunities
- Merge with a high-growth company
- Capitalize on favorable market conditions
- Create shareholder value through strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Failure to identify a suitable target
- Market downturns
- Increased regulation of SPACs
- Poor performance of the acquired company
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
PPYA's competitive advantages stemmed from its management team's expertise and its ability to offer attractive terms to potential targets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth as a SPAC is defined by the success of the acquisition.
Future Projections: Future projections depended on the performance of the acquired company after the merger (if any).
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focused on identifying and evaluating potential merger targets.
Summary
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I was a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to acquire a private company. Its success depended on finding a high-growth target and successfully completing the merger. The SPAC's financial performance before any acquisition was limited and returns hinged on the deal's success. Factors such as market conditions and competition within the SPAC market posed risks to PPYA's strategy.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Financial news articles
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. The information provided is based on publicly available data and may not be completely accurate or up-to-date.
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About Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Oakland, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-03-04 | Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Clay Whitehead | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Shell Companies | Full time employees - | Website https://www.papayagrowth.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.papayagrowth.com | ||
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I does not have significant operations. It focuses on effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Oakland, California.
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