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PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PAYC - US70432V1026 - Common Stock

161.81 USD
+0.64 (+0.4%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 6:40:00 PM
161.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/1/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to PAYC. PAYC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. PAYC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PAYC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make PAYC suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PAYC was profitable.
In the past year PAYC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PAYC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PAYC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PAYC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPAYC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.67%, PAYC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
PAYC's Return On Equity of 26.51% is amongst the best of the industry. PAYC outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PAYC (19.27%) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
PAYC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.04%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.67%
ROE 26.51%
ROIC 19.27%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)7.1%
ROE(3y)27.27%
ROE(5y)25.12%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)18.84%
PAYC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPAYC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PAYC (22.64%) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
PAYC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PAYC's Operating Margin of 27.91% is amongst the best of the industry. PAYC outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
PAYC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.95%, PAYC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PAYC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.91%
PM (TTM) 22.64%
GM 82.95%
OM growth 3Y11.92%
OM growth 5Y1.9%
PM growth 3Y12.81%
PM growth 5Y1.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
PAYC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPAYC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PAYC is creating value.
PAYC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PAYC has less shares outstanding
PAYC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PAYC Yearly Shares OutstandingPAYC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
PAYC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPAYC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.84 indicates that PAYC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PAYC (3.84) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
PAYC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.84
ROIC/WACC2.22
WACC8.66%
PAYC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPAYC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

PAYC has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that PAYC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.22, PAYC is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that PAYC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.22, PAYC is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PAYC 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
PAYC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPAYC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.77% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, PAYC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.56% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PAYC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.72% in the last year.
PAYC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.77%
EPS 3Y22.42%
EPS 5Y18.56%
EPS Q2Q%16.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.72%
Revenue growth 3Y21.29%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%9.15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PAYC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.39%
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
EPS Next 5Y13%
Revenue Next Year9.54%
Revenue Next 2Y9.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%

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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PAYC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPAYC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PAYC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPAYC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PAYC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.74.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PAYC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
PAYC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.72, which indicates a correct valuation of PAYC.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PAYC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PAYC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.74
Fwd PE 15.72
PAYC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPAYC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PAYC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PAYC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PAYC is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.78
EV/EBITDA 11.69
PAYC Per share dataPAYC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PAYC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PAYC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PAYC has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of PAYC has falen by -27.80%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
PAYC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.07.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, PAYC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

5.2 History

PAYC has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
PAYC Yearly Dividends per sharePAYC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

PAYC pays out 18.80% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
PAYC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPAYC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
PAYC Dividend Payout.PAYC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PAYC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC

NYSE:PAYC (12/1/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 161.81 0 (0%)

161.81

+0.64 (+0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners92.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners5.28%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap8.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.00B
Net Income(TTM)453.17M
Analysts71.11
Price Target214.21 (32.38%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP18.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-24 2025-11-24 (0.375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.45%
Max EPS beat(2)13.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)15.6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.55%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.7%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.47%
PT rev (1m)-16.09%
PT rev (3m)-15.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.74
Fwd PE 15.72
P/S 4.44
P/FCF 22.78
P/OCF 13.81
P/B 5.2
P/tB 5.5
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EPS(TTM)9.12
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)10.29
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)7.1
FCFY4.39%
OCF(TTM)11.71
OCFY7.24%
SpS36.45
BVpS31.13
TBVpS29.44
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number79.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.67%
ROE 26.51%
ROCE 25.78%
ROIC 19.27%
ROICexc 23.3%
ROICexgc 24.57%
OM 27.91%
PM (TTM) 22.64%
GM 82.95%
FCFM 19.49%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)7.1%
ROE(3y)27.27%
ROE(5y)25.12%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)18.84%
ROICexc(3y)26.79%
ROICexc(5y)23.85%
ROICexgc(3y)29.01%
ROICexgc(5y)25.99%
ROCE(3y)28.15%
ROCE(5y)25.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.63%
OM growth 3Y11.92%
OM growth 5Y1.9%
PM growth 3Y12.81%
PM growth 5Y1.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 151.91%
Cap/Sales 12.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 88.7%
Profit Quality 86.07%
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 3.84
F-Score7
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC2.22
Cap/Depr(3y)151.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)163.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.04%
Profit Quality(3y)77.58%
Profit Quality(5y)84.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.77%
EPS 3Y22.42%
EPS 5Y18.56%
EPS Q2Q%16.17%
EPS Next Y15.39%
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
EPS Next 5Y13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.72%
Revenue growth 3Y21.29%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%9.15%
Revenue Next Year9.54%
Revenue Next 2Y9.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y35.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.9%
EBIT Next Year48.63%
EBIT Next 3Y22.25%
EBIT Next 5Y15.74%
FCF growth 1Y30.62%
FCF growth 3Y20.33%
FCF growth 5Y20.7%
OCF growth 1Y34.25%
OCF growth 3Y18.68%
OCF growth 5Y18.94%

PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC / PAYC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PAYC.


What is the valuation status for PAYC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) stock?

PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC?

The financial health rating of PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.8%.