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Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I (PPYA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/09/2025: PPYA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -4.03% | Avg. Invested days 54 | 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 07/09/2025 |
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 was a blank check 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 2021.
Core Business Areas
- SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company): Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I did not have operations of its own. It aimed to identify and merge with a private company, thereby taking the target public. Since no transaction was completed it was liquidated.
Leadership and Structure
As a SPAC, its leadership consisted of a management team focused on deal origination and execution. Details of the team would have varied depending on the specific individuals involved.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SPAC Activities: The company's 'offering' was its ability to raise capital and identify a merger target. Market share wasn't applicable as it was a SPAC seeking a deal. The competitors would have been other SPACs seeking similar targets, although the market of target acquisitions is very broad.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The SPAC market experienced a boom followed by a correction. Regulatory scrutiny and market saturation affected the viability of many SPACs.
Positioning
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I aimed to position itself as an attractive partner for a high-growth private company. However, it was not able to complete a deal.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for SPACs is vast, encompassing the entire universe of private companies potentially seeking to go public. However, Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I failed to secure a target within this TAM and liquidated.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Management Team (Assumed)
- Access to Capital
- Flexibility in Deal Structure
Weaknesses
- No Existing Operations
- Dependence on Deal Sourcing
- Limited Timeframe
Opportunities
- High-Growth Industries
- Undervalued Private Companies
- Evolving Market Conditions
Threats
- Increased Competition from Other SPACs
- Regulatory Changes
- Market Volatility
- Inability to find target company
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
As a SPAC, its competitive advantage depended on the management team's network and deal-sourcing capabilities. Numerous SPACs operated simultaneously, creating a crowded market. Ultimately, PGOC did not secure a merger.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: N/A - SPAC
Future Projections: N/A - Company liquidated
Recent Initiatives: Focus on identifying and evaluating potential merger targets.
Summary
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I was a SPAC that aimed to identify and merge with a private company. However, due to increased competition and difficulty in identifying an attractive target, it was unable to complete a deal. Consequently, the company was liquidated, resulting in negative shareholder returns. The failure underscores the risks associated with SPAC investments and the challenges in navigating the SPAC market. It represents a total loss for shareholders.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (Form S-1, 10-K, 10-Q - if available)
- Company Press Releases
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and general knowledge of SPACs. Financial data is estimated where specific figures are unavailable. This is not financial advice; consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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