PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing

Company Performance - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. ended the recent trading session at $7.85, showing a +0.13% change from the previous day's closing price, which is below the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.39% [1] - Over the past month, shares of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. have increased by 19.33%, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 6.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.7% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release for PagSeguro Digital Ltd. is anticipated to show an EPS of $0.29, representing a 12.12% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $827.6 million, reflecting a 5.7% decrease from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for PagSeguro Digital Ltd. indicate the dynamic nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 6.89, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 15.1, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.51, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.35, indicating a favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Ranking - The Financial Transaction Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 139, placing it in the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the performance of distinct industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]