(PAYX) Paychex - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7043261079
PAYX: Payroll, HR, Benefits, Insurance, Compliance
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management (HCM) solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services tailored to small- and medium-sized businesses across the United States, Europe, and India. The company’s services include payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee payment solutions, and regulatory compliance support, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. Additionally, Paychex delivers HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology platforms and HR advisory services, available both virtually and on-site through professionally trained representatives. Its HR Partner Plus solution extends HR support to non-payroll clients, while retirement services administration encompasses plan implementation, regulatory compliance, and administrative oversight.
Paychex also offers cloud-based HR administration software for benefits management, time and attendance tracking, digital communication, recruiting, and onboarding. Other services include plan administration outsourcing, state unemployment insurance management, payroll funding, and tax preparation. The company provides payment processing solutions, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Its insurance offerings span property and casualty coverage, including workers’ compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto insurance, as well as health and benefits coverage such as health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paychex markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force, leveraging its extensive industry expertise and customer-centric approach.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, Paychex has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking streamlined and compliant HR and payroll solutions. Its robust product portfolio, combined with its focus on innovation and customer service, positions the company as a key player in the human resource and employment services sector.
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PAYX Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 52,858m |
Sector | Technology |
Industry | Software - Application |
GiC Sub-Industry | Human Resource & Employment Services |
IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
PAYX Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 88.9 |
Fundamental | 85.8 |
Dividend Rating | 73.6 |
Rel. Strength | 16.8 |
Analysts | 2.89/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 157.80 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 97.75 USD |
PAYX Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 2.79% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 6.64% |
Annual Growth 5y | 9.08% |
Payout Consistency | 98.1% |
PAYX Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -10.4% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 91.7% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 86.1% |
CAGR 5y | 19.41% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.83 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.62 |
Alpha | 16.06 |
Beta | 0.547 |
Volatility | 34.60% |
Current Volume | 1903.5k |
Average Volume 20d | 2632.2k |
As of April 23, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 143.29 with a total of 1,903,453 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.93%, over one month by -1.06%, over three months by -0.37% and over the past year by +21.71%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 85.75 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PAYX as of April 2025 is 157.80. This means that PAYX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.13% (Margin of Safety).
Paychex has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.89. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PAYX.
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 1
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PAYX Paychex will be worth about 172.4 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 143.29. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +20.28%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 145 | 1.2% |
Analysts Target Price | 137.9 | -3.7% |
ValueRay Target Price | 172.4 | 20.3% |