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Paysafe Ltd(PSFE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$5.77
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PSFE

10/09/2026: PSFE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Paysafe Ltd is a global payments platform provider specializing in digital wallets, e-cash, and merchant processing, with a particularly strong niche in regulated iGaming. The company has a leading position in cash-to-online transactions and is capitalizing on the growth of legalized US sports betting. While it benefits from specialized expertise and diverse product offerings, investors must weigh these strengths against significant debt leverage and stiff competition from larger, integrated FinTech players. The primary investment story rests on margin expansion and effective deleveraging. It best suits investors willing to tolerate volatility, and key developments to monitor include successful debt reduction and sustained growth in regulated gaming states.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company has strong vertical positioning but faces challenges regarding organic growth acceleration.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find opportunity if the stock demonstrates sustained price strength and improved earnings trends.
Value investorMixed fitValuation has compressed since IPO, but the debt profile requires careful scrutiny.
Dividend investorWeak fitPaysafe does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and exposure to regulated sectors contribute to significant stock volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has experienced significant price swings common in the high-growth FinTech sector.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward FinTech multiples remains a key factor in price performance.
Competition risk (Digital payments)HighIntense competition from well-capitalized incumbents threatens market share growth.
Business qualityMediumThe franchise has strong vertical niches, though integration of legacy systems persists.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive no cash distributions from this equity.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful de-leveraging and technology modernization are critical for long-term value.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -71.45%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PSFE receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PSFE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 13.1%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-923.6%), slightly negative revenue growth (-0.2%), weak profitability (net margin -10.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PSFE's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (13.1% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 3-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PSFE's strongest growth driver at +67.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-0.2%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-923.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 57.2% and approximately 47.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 31.55% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Blackstone Inc 20.99%
Private Management Group Inc 5.32%
Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. 4.31%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.61%
BlackRock Inc 3.44%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PSFE generates approximately $403 of gross profit, $72 of operating income, and $131 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -153.27% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PSFE has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 299.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.5
Volume (30-day avg) 337.2K shares
Beta 1.78
52 Weeks Range 5.35 - 12.95
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.35 - 12.95
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Merchant SolutionsPayment processing fees for online and offline merchants.They make money when businesses process transactions through their platform.
Digital WalletsTransaction fees and foreign exchange fees from Skrill and NETELLER users.They earn fees every time users spend or transfer money within their digital wallet ecosystem.
eCashProcessing fees from the paysafecard prepaid voucher system.This is a transaction-based model serving consumers who prefer cash-based online payments.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 3.12
Enterprise Value 2.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value 2.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.67
Shares Outstanding 52.22M
Shares Floating 24.53M
Shares Outstanding 52.22M
Shares Floating 24.53M
Percent Insiders 31.55
Percent Institutions 57.16

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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