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PAYMENTUS HOLDINGS INC-A (PAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PAY - US70439P1084 - Common Stock

38.93 USD
+0.21 (+0.54%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 7:47:09 PM
38.93 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 7:47:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PAY. PAY was compared to 100 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. PAY is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. PAY is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, PAY could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PAY had positive earnings in the past year.
PAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PAY 4 years were profitable.
PAY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PAY (9.20%) is better than 87.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.86%, PAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PAY (9.39%) is better than 82.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.2%
ROE 10.86%
ROIC 9.39%
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)4.05%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

PAY has a Profit Margin (5.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAY has grown nicely.
PAY's Operating Margin of 5.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAY is outperformed by 68.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PAY has declined.
The Gross Margin of PAY (25.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PAY has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.54%
PM (TTM) 5.37%
GM 25.29%
OM growth 3Y18.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.99%
PM growth 3Y41.99%
PM growth 5Y5.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-2.84%
PAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PAY is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PAY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PAY has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PAY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PAY Yearly Shares OutstandingPAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 34.25 indicates that PAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PAY has a better Altman-Z score (34.25) than 97.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for PAY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 34.25
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.87%
PAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.56 indicates that PAY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PAY has a Current ratio of 4.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. PAY outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
PAY has a Quick Ratio of 4.56. This indicates that PAY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PAY's Quick ratio of 4.56 is amongst the best of the industry. PAY outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.56
Quick Ratio 4.56
PAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.71%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 49.36% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, PAY shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 29.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.71%
EPS 3Y79.29%
EPS 5Y34.01%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.36%
Revenue growth 3Y30.14%
Revenue growth 5Y29.89%
Sales Q2Q%41.87%

3.2 Future

PAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.2%
EPS Next 2Y24.58%
EPS Next 3Y27.66%
EPS Next 5Y16.88%
Revenue Next Year35.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.8%
Revenue Next 3Y25.02%
Revenue Next 5Y12%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
PAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 68.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PAY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. PAY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
PAY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PAY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PAY is more expensive than 76.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.72), we can say PAY is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 68.3
Fwd PE 50.17
PAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
PAY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.71
EV/EBITDA 46.73
PAY Per share dataPAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PAY's earnings are expected to grow with 27.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y24.58%
EPS Next 3Y27.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PAY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PAYMENTUS HOLDINGS INC-A

NYSE:PAY (8/29/2025, 7:47:09 PM)

After market: 38.93 0 (0%)

38.93

+0.21 (+0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners81.09%
Inst Owner Change28.73%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change40.09%
Market Cap4.88B
Analysts83.64
Price Target39.48 (1.41%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio1.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.09%
Min EPS beat(2)8.67%
Max EPS beat(2)9.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.86%
Min EPS beat(4)7.26%
Max EPS beat(4)62.01%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)44.74%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)196.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)165.08%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.6%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.28%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.3%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.86%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.77%
PT rev (1m)3.57%
PT rev (3m)12.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 68.3
Fwd PE 50.17
P/S 4.67
P/FCF 60.71
P/OCF 41.83
P/B 9.44
P/tB 16.2
EV/EBITDA 46.73
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY1.46%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY1.99%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY2.39%
SpS8.34
BVpS4.13
TBVpS2.4
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)2.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.2%
ROE 10.86%
ROCE 11%
ROIC 9.39%
ROICexc 19.03%
ROICexgc 112.5%
OM 5.54%
PM (TTM) 5.37%
GM 25.29%
FCFM 7.69%
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)4.05%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y43.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.27%
OM growth 3Y18.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.99%
PM growth 3Y41.99%
PM growth 5Y5.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-2.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 90.18%
Cap/Sales 3.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 118.84%
Profit Quality 143.17%
Current Ratio 4.56
Quick Ratio 4.56
Altman-Z 34.25
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)114.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.71%
EPS 3Y79.29%
EPS 5Y34.01%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y21.2%
EPS Next 2Y24.58%
EPS Next 3Y27.66%
EPS Next 5Y16.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.36%
Revenue growth 3Y30.14%
Revenue growth 5Y29.89%
Sales Q2Q%41.87%
Revenue Next Year35.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.8%
Revenue Next 3Y25.02%
Revenue Next 5Y12%
EBIT growth 1Y75.32%
EBIT growth 3Y54.77%
EBIT growth 5Y19.51%
EBIT Next Year196.39%
EBIT Next 3Y68.49%
EBIT Next 5Y39.13%
FCF growth 1Y620.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y40.29%
OCF growth 1Y164.81%
OCF growth 3Y48.35%
OCF growth 5Y29.44%