PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)
US7043261079 - Common Stock
Overall PAYX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PAYX against 80 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. PAYX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PAYX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, PAYX could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
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.
PAYX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PAYX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PAYX has a Return On Assets of 12.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PAYX outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PAYX (44.32%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PAYX (32.42%) is better than 96.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PAYX is significantly above the industry average of 12.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (30.37%) for PAYX is below the current ROIC(32.42%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.75% | ||
| ROE | 44.32% | ||
| ROIC | 32.42% |
ROA(3y)13.71%
ROA(5y)13.18%
ROE(3y)42.32%
ROE(5y)41.19%
ROIC(3y)30.37%
ROIC(5y)29.07%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 31.86%, PAYX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAYX has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of PAYX (41.16%) is better than 98.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PAYX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.86% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y3.95%
OM growth 5Y1.21%
PM growth 3Y4.6%
PM growth 5Y1.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
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.
PAYX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PAYX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PAYX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PAYX has an Altman-Z score of 4.21. This indicates that PAYX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PAYX's Altman-Z score of 4.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PAYX outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
PAYX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PAYX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.43. This is in the better half of the industry: PAYX outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
PAYX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PAYX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC3.53
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that PAYX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PAYX has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
PAYX has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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 (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
PAYX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PAYX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.92%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PAYX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.91%.
Measured over the past years, PAYX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.92%
EPS 3Y12.7%
EPS 5Y11.8%
EPS growth Q2Q6.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.41%
Revenue growth 5Y8.19%
Revenue growth Q2Q4.22%
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 8.50% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PAYX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.13%
EPS Next 2Y8.95%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y8.5%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.51%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PAYX.
PAYX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.20. PAYX is around the same levels.
PAYX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PAYX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.63, PAYX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PAYX.
PAYX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PAYX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)2.26
EPS Next 2Y8.95%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PAYX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.02%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.10, PAYX pays a better dividend. On top of this PAYX pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PAYX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PAYX grows each year by 9.61%, which is quite nice.
PAYX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As PAYX did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.61%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
77.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PAYX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PAYX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP77.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.95%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
PAYCHEX INC
NASDAQ:PAYX (4/25/2024, 5:03:34 PM)
After market: 121.45 -0.52 (-0.43%)121.97
-0.55 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
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| PE | 26.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.01 | ||
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PEG (NY)2.2
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 12.75% | ||
| ROE | 44.32% | ||
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| OM | 41.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.86% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.4
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| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)10.92%
EPS 3Y12.7%
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EPS Next Y12.13%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.41%
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