(XYZ) Block - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8522341036

XYZ: Payment, Commerce, Finance, Banking, Software, Hardware

Block, Inc., known for its strategic expansion beyond its origins, operates at the intersection of commerce and financial innovation. Formerly Square, Inc., the company rebranded in December 2021 to reflect its diversified portfolio. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Block was founded in 2009 and has since grown into a multifaceted entity with a market capitalization of over $56 billion, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol XYZ.

Blocks ecosystem is divided into two primary segments. The Square segment caters to businesses with a comprehensive suite of tools: point-of-sale systems, online checkout solutions, and financial services like lending and banking. This segment also offers hardware products, such as contactless payment readers, enhancing its physical commerce solutions. Additionally, Square provides essential services for business management, including payroll and marketing tools, underscoring its commitment to supporting merchants comprehensively.

The Cash App segment targets individual consumers, offering a range of financial tools through its mobile app. Peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin and stock trading, and a debit card are among its offerings. Cash App also provides services like direct deposit and tax preparation, along with buy now, pay later options through Afterpay. This segment is expanding with features like Pay in 4, aiming to enhance financial accessibility for its users.

Beyond its core segments, Block invests in emerging technologies. TIDAL, a music streaming platform, highlights Blocks interest in content creation and distribution. TBD, an open developer platform, focuses on decentralized finance, while initiatives like Bitkey and Spiral emphasize blockchain and open-source contributions, positioning Block as a forward-thinking player in the financial tech space.

Financially, Blocks valuation metrics indicate a forward P/E ratio of 20.00, suggesting investor confidence in its growth prospects. With a price-to-sales ratio of 2.36, the company is positioned for scalability. These metrics, alongside its strategic initiatives, make Block a significant player in the evolving fintech landscape, appealing to both investors and fund managers seeking exposure to innovative commerce solutions.

Additional Sources for XYZ Stock

XYZ Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 37,169m
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
GiC Sub-Industry Data Processing & Outsourced Services
IPO / Inception 2015-11-19

XYZ Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -1.96%
Fundamental 66.1%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -40.9
Analysts 4.18/5
Fair Price Momentum 46.07 USD
Fair Price DCF 31.31 USD

XYZ Dividends

No Dividends Paid

XYZ Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -83.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 27%
Growth Correlation 5y -54.3%
CAGR 5y 5.54%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.06
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.17
Alpha -47.60
Beta 1.59
Volatility 73.92%
Current Volume 8632.5k
Average Volume 20d 10866.4k
What is the price of XYZ stocks?
As of March 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 54.04 with a total of 8,632,458 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -9.63%, over one month by -35.89%, over three months by -41.25% and over the past year by -36.96%.
Is Block a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Block (NYSE:XYZ) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 66.11 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of XYZ as of March 2025 is 46.07. This means that XYZ is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.75%.
Is XYZ a buy, sell or hold?
Block has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.18. Therefor, it is recommend to buy XYZ.
  • Strong Buy: 28
  • Buy: 8
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 3
What are the forecast for XYZ stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, XYZ Block will be worth about 53.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 54.04. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -1.2%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 95.4 76.5%
Analysts Target Price 97.3 80.1%
ValueRay Target Price 53.4 -1.2%