PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) Competitors

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$8.75 -0.06 (-0.68%)
As of 06/23/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

PAGS vs. STNE, NU, CART, PAYP, and QBTS

Should you buy PagSeguro Digital stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PagSeguro Digital with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with PagSeguro Digital include StoneCo (STNE), NU (NU), Maplebear (CART), PayPay (PAYP), and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS).

How does PagSeguro Digital compare to StoneCo?

StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) and PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, StoneCo had 3 more articles in the media than PagSeguro Digital. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for StoneCo and 2 mentions for PagSeguro Digital. PagSeguro Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat StoneCo's score of 1.20 indicating that PagSeguro Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
StoneCo
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PagSeguro Digital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

73.2% of StoneCo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of PagSeguro Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

StoneCo currently has a consensus target price of $17.58, indicating a potential upside of 64.02%. PagSeguro Digital has a consensus target price of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.14%. Given StoneCo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe StoneCo is more favorable than PagSeguro Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
StoneCo
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
PagSeguro Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

StoneCo has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its share price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PagSeguro Digital has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

StoneCo has a net margin of 23.82% compared to PagSeguro Digital's net margin of 10.40%. StoneCo's return on equity of 21.05% beat PagSeguro Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
StoneCo23.82% 21.05% 4.17%
PagSeguro Digital 10.40%16.44%3.29%

StoneCo has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PagSeguro Digital. StoneCo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PagSeguro Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
StoneCo$2.53B1.05$425.73M$2.504.29
PagSeguro Digital$3.65B0.67$379.40M$1.366.43

Summary

StoneCo beats PagSeguro Digital on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PagSeguro Digital compare to NU?

NU (NYSE:NU) and PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

NU has higher revenue and earnings than PagSeguro Digital. PagSeguro Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NU, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NU$11.91B5.13$2.87B$0.6519.38
PagSeguro Digital$3.65B0.67$379.40M$1.366.43

NU has a net margin of 18.20% compared to PagSeguro Digital's net margin of 10.40%. NU's return on equity of 30.91% beat PagSeguro Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NU18.20% 30.91% 4.80%
PagSeguro Digital 10.40%16.44%3.29%

NU pays an annual dividend of $1.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.3%. PagSeguro Digital pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.9%. NU pays out 256.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PagSeguro Digital pays out 76.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, NU had 19 more articles in the media than PagSeguro Digital. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for NU and 2 mentions for PagSeguro Digital. NU's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat PagSeguro Digital's score of 1.47 indicating that NU is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NU
18 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
PagSeguro Digital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NU currently has a consensus target price of $17.08, suggesting a potential upside of 35.57%. PagSeguro Digital has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 37.14%. Given PagSeguro Digital's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PagSeguro Digital is more favorable than NU.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NU
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
PagSeguro Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

NU has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PagSeguro Digital has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

84.0% of NU shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of PagSeguro Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

NU beats PagSeguro Digital on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PagSeguro Digital compare to Maplebear?

Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) and PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Maplebear had 7 more articles in the media than PagSeguro Digital. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Maplebear and 2 mentions for PagSeguro Digital. PagSeguro Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Maplebear's score of 1.14 indicating that PagSeguro Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Maplebear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PagSeguro Digital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

63.1% of Maplebear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of PagSeguro Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 24.0% of Maplebear shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Maplebear has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PagSeguro Digital has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Maplebear has higher revenue and earnings than PagSeguro Digital. PagSeguro Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maplebear, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Maplebear$3.74B2.89$447M$1.7925.75
PagSeguro Digital$3.65B0.67$379.40M$1.366.43

Maplebear has a net margin of 12.50% compared to PagSeguro Digital's net margin of 10.40%. Maplebear's return on equity of 18.67% beat PagSeguro Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Maplebear12.50% 18.67% 13.45%
PagSeguro Digital 10.40%16.44%3.29%

Maplebear currently has a consensus target price of $51.09, suggesting a potential upside of 10.85%. PagSeguro Digital has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 37.14%. Given PagSeguro Digital's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PagSeguro Digital is more favorable than Maplebear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Maplebear
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
PagSeguro Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Maplebear beats PagSeguro Digital on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PagSeguro Digital compare to PayPay?

PayPay (NASDAQ:PAYP) and PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

PayPay presently has a consensus target price of $25.73, suggesting a potential upside of 76.09%. PagSeguro Digital has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 37.14%. Given PayPay's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe PayPay is more favorable than PagSeguro Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PayPay
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
PagSeguro Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

PagSeguro Digital has a net margin of 10.40% compared to PayPay's net margin of 0.00%. PagSeguro Digital's return on equity of 16.44% beat PayPay's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPayN/A N/A N/A
PagSeguro Digital 10.40%16.44%3.29%

In the previous week, PagSeguro Digital had 1 more articles in the media than PayPay. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PagSeguro Digital and 1 mentions for PayPay. PagSeguro Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat PayPay's score of -0.34 indicating that PagSeguro Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PayPay
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PagSeguro Digital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PagSeguro Digital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than PayPay. PagSeguro Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPay, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PayPay$367.53B0.03$86.92M$0.13112.38
PagSeguro Digital$3.65B0.67$379.40M$1.366.43

45.9% of PagSeguro Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

PagSeguro Digital beats PayPay on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PagSeguro Digital compare to D-Wave Quantum?

PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

PagSeguro Digital has higher revenue and earnings than D-Wave Quantum. D-Wave Quantum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PagSeguro Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PagSeguro Digital$3.65B0.67$379.40M$1.366.43
D-Wave Quantum$12.44M743.75-$355.06M-$1.13N/A

45.9% of PagSeguro Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.5% of D-Wave Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of D-Wave Quantum shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

PagSeguro Digital has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, D-Wave Quantum has a beta of 2.05, suggesting that its share price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, D-Wave Quantum had 26 more articles in the media than PagSeguro Digital. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for D-Wave Quantum and 2 mentions for PagSeguro Digital. PagSeguro Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat D-Wave Quantum's score of 0.62 indicating that PagSeguro Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PagSeguro Digital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
D-Wave Quantum
14 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PagSeguro Digital currently has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.14%. D-Wave Quantum has a consensus price target of $36.80, indicating a potential upside of 47.08%. Given D-Wave Quantum's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe D-Wave Quantum is more favorable than PagSeguro Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PagSeguro Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
D-Wave Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

PagSeguro Digital has a net margin of 10.40% compared to D-Wave Quantum's net margin of -2,957.23%. PagSeguro Digital's return on equity of 16.44% beat D-Wave Quantum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PagSeguro Digital10.40% 16.44% 3.29%
D-Wave Quantum -2,957.23%-44.06%-38.48%

Summary

PagSeguro Digital beats D-Wave Quantum on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAGS vs. The Competition

MetricPagSeguro DigitalFinancial Transaction Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.46B$29.96B$6.74B$23.26B
Dividend Yield11.81%4.29%3.23%4.07%
P/E Ratio6.4330.9927.6731.08
Price / Sales0.676.13394.2616.06
Price / Cash3.3015.9123.2024.45
Price / Book0.935.835.684.64
Net Income$379.40M$1.10B$205.77M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.74%75.32%5.48%0.15%
1 Month Performance-4.21%2.35%-0.39%0.18%
1 Year Performance-12.11%-14.81%29.33%23.21%

PagSeguro Digital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAGS
PagSeguro Digital
4.9903 of 5 stars
$8.75
-0.7%
$12.00
+37.1%
-3.2%$2.46B$3.65B6.439,772
STNE
StoneCo
4.778 of 5 stars
$10.99
-2.4%
$17.58
+60.0%
-28.3%$2.80B$2.53B4.4016,367
NU
NU
4.9784 of 5 stars
$12.45
+2.1%
$17.08
+37.3%
+1.9%$59.19B$15.77B19.1510,027
CART
Maplebear
4.2964 of 5 stars
$42.18
+2.3%
$51.09
+21.1%
+5.1%$9.69B$3.74B23.563,600
PAYP
PayPay
3.3062 of 5 stars
$14.25
+0.7%
$25.73
+80.5%
N/A$9.53B$367.53BN/A4,159

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