112.426 USD
+0.37 (+0.33%)
Overall PAYX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PAYX against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. PAYX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PAYX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PAYX was profitable.
In the past year PAYX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PAYX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PAYX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PAYX has a better Return On Assets (9.68%) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 40.64%, PAYX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.73%, PAYX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PAYX is significantly above the industry average of 12.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (28.05%) for PAYX is well above the current ROIC(18.73%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.68% | ||
| ROE | 40.64% | ||
| ROIC | 18.73% |
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)13.48%
ROE(3y)43.07%
ROE(5y)42.31%
ROIC(3y)28.05%
ROIC(5y)28.53%
1.3 Margins
PAYX's Profit Margin of 27.86% is amongst the best of the industry. PAYX outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
PAYX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 40.53%, PAYX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
PAYX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PAYX's Gross Margin of 90.88% is amongst the best of the industry. PAYX outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PAYX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.86% | ||
| GM | 90.88% |
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y2.95%
PM growth 3Y-0.51%
PM growth 5Y1.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PAYX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PAYX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PAYX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PAYX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PAYX has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that PAYX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PAYX has a Altman-Z score (3.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PAYX is 2.72, which is a good value as it means it would take PAYX, 2.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PAYX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.72) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
PAYX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
PAYX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.15) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC8.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that PAYX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, PAYX is doing worse than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
PAYX has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that PAYX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PAYX has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAYX underperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PAYX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.33%.
PAYX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.74% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PAYX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.08% in the last year.
PAYX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.33%
EPS 3Y9.82%
EPS 5Y10.74%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.51%
Revenue growth 5Y6.64%
Sales Q2Q%16.8%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PAYX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PAYX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.2%
Revenue Next Year17.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.53%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.31, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PAYX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PAYX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PAYX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.49), we can say PAYX is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.70, the valuation of PAYX can be described as rather expensive.
PAYX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PAYX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say PAYX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PAYX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PAYX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PAYX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PAYX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PAYX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.12, PAYX pays a better dividend. On top of this PAYX pays more dividend than 90.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PAYX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PAYX grows each year by 10.17%, which is quite nice.
PAYX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PAYX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.17%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
91.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PAYX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PAYX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP91.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
NASDAQ:PAYX (12/8/2025, 3:15:51 PM)
112.426
+0.37 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.87%
Inst Owner Change-1.3%
Ins Owners10.36%
Ins Owner Change-1.99%
Market Cap40.46B
Revenue(TTM)5.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.61B
Analysts53.91
Price Target134.38 (19.53%)
Short Float %4.77%
Short Ratio4.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
Yearly Dividend4.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.17%
DP91.97%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.85%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.94%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.58%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.93%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.49%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.29%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.02%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)-2.59%
PT rev (3m)-10.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 | ||
| P/S | 6.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.52 | ||
| P/B | 10.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.27 |
EPS(TTM)5.04
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)6.01
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)5.08
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY5.12%
SpS16.1
BVpS11.03
TBVpS-6.78
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)2.08
Graham Number35.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.68% | ||
| ROE | 40.64% | ||
| ROCE | 24.63% | ||
| ROIC | 18.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 121.58% | ||
| OM | 40.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.86% | ||
| GM | 90.88% | ||
| FCFM | 31.57% |
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)13.48%
ROE(3y)43.07%
ROE(5y)42.31%
ROIC(3y)28.05%
ROIC(5y)28.53%
ROICexc(3y)39.45%
ROICexc(5y)39.54%
ROICexgc(3y)122.07%
ROICexgc(5y)118.33%
ROCE(3y)36.92%
ROCE(5y)37.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.53%
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y2.95%
PM growth 3Y-0.51%
PM growth 5Y1.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC2.27
Cap/Depr(3y)100.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)100.66%
Profit Quality(5y)101.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.33%
EPS 3Y9.82%
EPS 5Y10.74%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
EPS Next Y12%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.51%
Revenue growth 5Y6.64%
Sales Q2Q%16.8%
Revenue Next Year17.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.53%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y8.18%
EBIT growth 5Y9.79%
EBIT Next Year31.99%
EBIT Next 3Y15.39%
EBIT Next 5Y10.89%
FCF growth 1Y-2.33%
FCF growth 3Y5.13%
FCF growth 5Y5.19%
OCF growth 1Y1.88%
OCF growth 3Y6.14%
OCF growth 5Y5.7%
PAYCHEX INC / PAYX FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PAYX.
What is the valuation status for PAYX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAYCHEX INC (PAYX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?
PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?
The financial health rating of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?
The dividend rating of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.97%.