PCTY Paylocity Holding PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Paylocity Holding stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 46.78. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.94 and the stock price of $184.33 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 5% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.4.
PCTY PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Paylocity Holding for the last nine years is 124.2. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 46.78 is 62% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, PCTY's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2017 quarter at 386.3, when the price was $38.63 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 35.83 with a price of $131.85 and an EPS of $3.68.
Paylocity Holding PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 32.18% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -77.11% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.83 | -50.88% | $131.85 | $3.68 |
| 2023 | 72.94 | -31% | $184.53 | $2.53 |
| 2022 | 105.71 | -27.98% | $174.42 | $1.65 |
| 2021 | 146.77 | 20.72% | $190.8 | $1.3 |
| 2020 | 121.58 | 32.18% | $145.89 | $1.2 |
| 2019 | 91.98 | 15.64% | $93.82 | $1.02 |
| 2018 | 79.54 | -77.11% | $58.86 | $0.74 |
| 2017 | 347.54 | N/A | $45.18 | $0.13 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $43.2 | -$0.08 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $35.85 | -$0.28 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $21.63 | -$0.26 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.07 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.02 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.02 |
Paylocity Holding PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 50.63 | 21.24% | $199.47 | $3.94 |
| Sep 2024 | 41.76 | 16.55% | $164.97 | $3.95 |
| Jun 2024 | 35.83 | -27.45% | $131.85 | $3.68 |
| Mar 2024 | 49.39 | -10.12% | $171.86 | $3.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 54.95 | -21.37% | $164.85 | $3 |
| Sep 2023 | 69.88 | -4.2% | $181.7 | $2.6 |
| Jun 2023 | 72.94 | -21.84% | $184.53 | $2.53 |
| Mar 2023 | 93.32 | -16.89% | $198.78 | $2.13 |
| Dec 2022 | 112.29 | -24.24% | $194.26 | $1.73 |
| Sep 2022 | 148.21 | 40.2% | $241.58 | $1.63 |
| Jun 2022 | 105.71 | -18.83% | $174.42 | $1.65 |
| Mar 2022 | 130.23 | -10.11% | $205.77 | $1.58 |
| Dec 2021 | 144.88 | -15.78% | $236.16 | $1.63 |
| Sep 2021 | 172.02 | 17.2% | $280.4 | $1.63 |
| Jun 2021 | 146.77 | -3.69% | $190.8 | $1.3 |
PCTY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PCTY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PCTY PE vs peers
When compared to its peer WDAY, PCTY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than MSFT's and ORCL's. Paylocity Holding is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (46.78) than its peers average of 28.93.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 24.55 | $12.55B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 29.65 | $51.59B |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 29.93 | $368.48B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 30.02 | $2.78T |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 30.51 | $119.43B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 46.78 | $10.3B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 113.57 | $59.82B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paylocity Holding's PE ratio?
As of Apr 23, 2025, PCTY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 46.78.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Paylocity Holding (PCTY)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PCTY stock has a PE ratio of 75.9.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Paylocity Holding (PCTY)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PCTY stock has a PE ratio of 105.55.
What is the highest PE ratio for PCTY?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 386.3 in the Mar 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PCTY compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PCTY is 62% lower than the 9-year historical average.
How is PCTY's PE ratio calculated (Paylocity Holding PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Paylocity Holding's share price is $184.33. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.94. Therefore, Paylocity Holding's price to earnings ratio for today is 46.78. PE RATIO(46.78) = STOCK PRICE($184.33) / TTM EPS($3.94)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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