Paychex, Inc. PAYX
Composite 62/100; the shares have moved about 31% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 38/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Quality ranks 83/100 — a strong point in its favour. Income ranks 69/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 38/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Paychex provides HCM solutions—payroll, HR, benefits, and retirement services—for small to medium-sized businesses across the U.S. and select international markets.
Key financials Strong profitability: ROE 40.3%, ROA 10.8%, ROCE 27.6%; gross margin 67.2%, operating margin 38.3%, net margin 26.6%. Growth: revenue 16.9%, EPS 6.8%. Efficiency: Altman Z 3.31, Piotroski F-Score 7/9. Dividend: yield 3.7%, payout 82.4%.
Stock health SideraVIA scores: Quality 82.8, Growth 69.5, Strength 54.4, Valuation 39.4, Momentum 66.2, Income 67.9. Momentum: 3m 32.36%, 6m 38.83%, 12m -4.34%; RSI(14) 66.80.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 13.80% versus the analyst mean target of 109.57. - Forward P/E 20.28 below trailing 25.63 (valuation drag) - PEG 0.77 (growth-adjusted value) - EV/EBITDA 15.41 (moderate multiple) - 12m return -4.34% (recent underperformance) - RSI 66.80 (near overbought)
Looking forward Forward estimates imply continued margin stability and mid-teens revenue growth. Momentum remains positive over 3m/6m despite 12m lag. Dividend sustainability is supported by payout ratio below 90%. Valuation reflects growth but screens rich on trailing metrics.
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