PAYX Paychex PEG ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 71
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 40
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 53
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 96

PAYX currently has a PEG ratio reading of 1.57 as of Oct 2, 2026. This metric factors in a PE of 19.63 with an earnings growth rate of 12.5%.

PAYX PEG ratio history

How has PAYX's PEG ratio performed in the past

A ten years lookback shows an average PEG ratio of 4.0 for Paychex. Compared to historical data, PAYX's 1.57 PE to growth ratio represents a decline of 61%. Within the last ten years, the Nov 2019 quarter recorded the highest PEG value at 28.71. At 0.77, the Nov 2018 quarter showed the minimum PEG ratio in this period.

Today
1.57
Average
4
Median
2.61
Minimum
0.77
Maximum
28.71

Paychex PEG ratio by year

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
2026 3.04 19.79 6.5%
2025 N/A 34.33 -1.9%
2024 2.98 25.62 8.6%
2023 2.04 24.29 11.9%
2022 1.21 32.08 26.6%
2021 N/A 33.16 -0.3%
2020 3.75 23.62 6.3%
2019 7.45 29.79 4%
2018 1.16 23.68 20.4%
2017 2.71 25.75 9.5%
2016 2 25.82 12.9%
2015 3.28 26.56 8.1%
2014 2.32 23.9 10.3%
2013 7.23 23.87 3.3%
2012 3.15 19.85 6.3%

Paychex PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
Aug 2026 2.02 25.27 12.5%
May 2026 3.04 19.79 6.5%
Feb 2026 N/A 20.58 -5.8%
Nov 2025 N/A 25.21 -7.3%
Aug 2025 N/A 31.13 -5.1%
May 2025 N/A 34.33 -1.9%
Feb 2025 6.54 31.4 4.8%
Nov 2024 5.28 30.6 5.8%
Aug 2024 4.28 27.8 6.5%
May 2024 2.98 25.62 8.6%
Feb 2024 2.51 26.6 10.6%
Nov 2023 2.39 26.98 11.3%
Aug 2023 2.44 27.59 11.3%
May 2023 2.04 24.29 11.9%
Feb 2023 2.5 26.47 10.6%

PAYX average PEG ratio chart

What is the average PEG ratio of PAYX for the past years

PAYX's PEG ratio today is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
3.63
5-year avg
2.74
10-year avg
4
15-year avg
3.85

PEG comparison

With a PEG of 1.57, PAYX is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 0.99, Paychex's PEG is 59% higher.

PAYX EPS growth

Earnings per share growth rates over time chart

PAYX Price vs fair value

How does PAYX's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

PAYX PEG vs peers

What is PAYX's PEG ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers, PAYX has a PEG ratio under stocks ADP and EFX, while above INTU's.

Frequently asked questions

What is Paychex's PEG ratio?

Based on Oct 2, 2026 data, PAYX carries a PEG ratio of 1.57.

What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Paychex (PAYX)?

PAYX has a 3-year average PEG ratio of 3.63.

What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Paychex (PAYX)?

PAYX has a 5-year average PEG ratio of 2.74.

What is the highest PEG ratio for PAYX?

The Nov 2019 quarter marked the ten years high at 28.71 for PAYX's PEG ratio.

How does the current PEG ratio for PAYX compare to its historical average?

PAYX currently has a PEG ratio 61% below its 10-year average.

How is PAYX's PEG ratio calculated (Paychex PEG ratio formula)?

PEG equals PE divided by EPS growth (YoY TTM). As of Oct 2, 2026, Paychex has a P/E ratio of 19.63. Earnings grew at 12.5% over the TTM period ending Aug 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 1.57. PEG RATIO(1.57) = PE RATIO(19.63) / EPS GROWTH(12.5%)

All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.