Paychex (PAYX) fundamentals: P/E, valuation, undervalued?
Paychex · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · price $126.48
In short — Paychex trades at 25.5× earnings (P/E), 19.8× forward, with a net margin of 26.6 % and revenue growth of +13 %. Read: Cheap for the growth (P/E 20 for ~43% growth (PEG 0.5)).
Is Paychex stock cheap or undervalued? A good time to buy? Here are its fundamentals — P/E, PEG, margin and income statement — to judge its valuation.
📈 1-year price
$126.48-8.8% over range
Aug 28, 25low $85.57 · high $139.46Aug 27, 26
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8% recommend buying · 12 analysts
Valuation : Cheap for the growth — P/E 20 for ~43% growth (PEG 0.5)
Valuation
25.5
P/E (price/earnings)
19.8
Forward P/E
0.59
PEG
12.0
Price/book (P/B)
$45.0B
Market cap
4.96
EPS
Profitability & growth
26.6 %
Net margin
+13 %
Revenue growth
+43 %
Earnings growth
$4.6B
Total debt
Paychex income statement
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0B | $1.6B | 31.1 % |
| 2024 | $5.3B | $1.7B | 32.0 % |
| 2025 | $5.6B | $1.7B | 29.7 % |
| 2026 | $6.5B | $1.8B | 27.0 % |
⚠️ Indicative financial data (Yahoo Finance), not investment advice. Amounts in $.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paychex's P/E and is the stock undervalued? What's a good P/E?
Paychex's P/E is 25.5 (forward 19.8). Below ~15 = fairly cheap, above ~30 = expensive. Our valuation verdict: "Cheap for the growth".
Is Paychex profitable?
Paychex has a net margin of 26.6 % (EPS 4.96). The company is profitable.
Is PAYX stock expensive?
Our read: "Cheap for the growth" — P/E 20 for ~43% growth (PEG 0.5). Cross-check with growth and sector.
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