PAYX - Paychex Inc Stock Analysis
Paychex Inc (PAYX) is a publicly traded company listed on the Large. It operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the broader Technology sector. The company has a market capitalization of 33.85B, generates annual revenue of 6.33B, and reports net income of 1.64B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 94.49 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is within a normal range, suggesting the stock is fairly priced for its expected growth. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The stock provides a high dividend yield (4.59%), which could indicate strong income potential — or possible risk. The stock has average market volatility, aligning with general market movement.
Analyst recommendation stands at Sell (2.68), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 82.77%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -39.42%, trading within a 52-week range of 85.45 - 161.24.
PAYX - Paychex Inc
94.49
Analyst Consensus
Sell 2.68
PAYX – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 17
- Sell: 4
- Strong Sell: 3
- Total Analysts: 25
| Index: | NDX, S&P 500 | P/E: | 20.83 | EPS (ttm): | 4.54 | Insider Own: | 10.25% | Shs Outstand: | 358.30M | Perf Week: | 0.65% |
| Market Cap: | 33.85B | Forward P/E: | 15.99 | EPS next Y: | 5.91 | Insider Trans: | 0.00% | Shs Float: | 321.57M | Perf Month: | 2.75% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.64B | PEG: | 1.97 | EPS next Q: | 1.31 | Inst Own: | 82.77% | Short Float: | 5.95% | Perf Quarter: | 1.31% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 6.33B | P/S: | 5.35 | EPS this Y: | 10.35% | Inst Trans: | 4.58% | Short Ratio: | 4.91 | Perf Half Y: | -15.48% |
| Book/sh: | 11.20 | P/B: | 8.44 | EPS next Y: | 7.55% | ROA: | 11.39% | Short Interest: | 19.14M | Perf Year: | -39.42% |
| Cash/sh: | 5.11 | P/C: | 18.50 | EPS next 5Y: | 8.11% | ROE: | 40.26% | 52W Range: | 85.45 - 161.24 | Perf YTD: | -15.77% |
| Dividend Est.: | 4.34 (4.59%) | P/FCF: | 16.48 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 6.07% 8.52% | ROIC: | 18.97% | 52W High: | 161.24 -41.40% | Beta: | 0.82 |
| Dividend TTM: | 4.43 (4.69%) | Quick Ratio: | 1.26 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 6.51% 6.64% | Gross Margin: | 72.98% | 52W Low: | 85.45 10.58% | Perf 5Y: | -4.65% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | May 13, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 1.26 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -5.79% | Oper. Margin: | 41.92% | RSI (14): | 55.89 | Volatility: | 3.33% 2.77% |
| Employees: | 19000 | Debt/Eq: | 1.25 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 16.44% | Profit Margin: | 25.84% | Recom: | 3.29 | Target Price: | 101.36 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.15 | EPS Q/Q: | 8.65% | Payout: | 87.81% | Rel Volume: | 0.78 | Prev Close: | 91.54 |
| Sales Surprise: | 1.50% | EPS Surprise: | 2.14% | Sales Q/Q: | 19.87% | Earnings: | Mar 25 BMO | Avg Volume: | 3.90M | Price: | 94.49 |
| SMA20: | 2.39% | SMA50: | 2.69% | SMA200: | -15.01% | Undervalued: 7.27% | Volume: | 3,035,420 | Change: | 3.22% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 100.78
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 65.68
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 151.04
Average value: 105.83
About Paychex Inc
Paychex, Inc. engages in the provision of human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, insurance, and retirement for small and medium-sized businesses. Its solutions include payroll services, hiring services, business insurance, time and attendance, employee benefits, finance and payments, human resources services, and startup services. The company was founded by Blase Thomas Golisano in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.
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