PCTY Paylocity Holding PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Paylocity Holding stock as of Apr 2, 2025 is 48.3. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.94 and the stock price of $190.31 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.4.

PCTY PE ratio history

How has PCTY's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Paylocity Holding for the last eight years is 124.2. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 48.3 is 61% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last eight 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.

Today
48.3
Average
124.2
Median
108.28
Minimum
35.83
Maximum
386.3

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

What is the average PE ratio of PCTY for the past years

The current PE ratio of PCTY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
75.9
5-year avg
105.55
10-year avg
124.2
15-year avg
N/A

PCTY PE vs peers

What is PCTY's PE ratio compared to its 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 (48.3) than its peers average of 30.47.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PAYC Paycom Software Inc 24.47 $12.51B
MSFT Microsoft Corp 30.64 $2.84T
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc 31.94 $125B
PAYX Paychex Inc 32.08 $55.81B
ORCL Oracle Corp 33.23 $409.03B
PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp 48.3 $10.64B
WDAY Workday Inc 118.88 $62.61B

Frequently asked questions

What is Paylocity Holding's PE ratio?

As of Apr 2, 2025, PCTY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 48.3.

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 eight 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 61% lower than the 8-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 2, 2025), Paylocity Holding's share price is $190.31. 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 48.3. PE RATIO(48.3) = STOCK PRICE($190.31) / TTM EPS($3.94)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.