Global Payments, Inc. (GPN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into...
Global Payments, Inc. (GPN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 9.18 (historical range: 9.12–496.56, median: 29.06), placing it at the 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.16 (range: 1.89–6.16, 8th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 27.80 (range: 12.03–85.39, 56th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Global Payments, Inc.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 82% over the observed period (from an average of 100.0 to 18.1).
Global Payments, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 9.18 | 29.06 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.16 | 3.17 | 8th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.80 | 25.57 | 56th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.72% | 5.96% | 7th | expensive relative to its history |
Global Payments, Inc. (GPN) Valuation & P/E History
Global Payments, Inc. (GPN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry currently trading at $81.94 with a market capitalization of $21.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GPN based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 9.18 is below the historical median of 29.06, placing GPN at the 0th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.16 compares to a median of 3.17.
GPN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Global Payments, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GPN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GPN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Global Payments, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GPN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Global Payments, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 21 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GPN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GPN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GPN trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.