PCTY Paylocity Holding PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Paylocity Holding stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 49.83. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.95 and the stock price of $196.83 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 10% from its last 4 quarters average of 45.5.
PCTY PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Paylocity Holding for the last eight years is 126.58. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 49.83 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.
Paylocity Holding PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 32.18% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -77.11% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.83 | -50.88% |
| 2023 | 72.94 | -31% |
| 2022 | 105.71 | -27.98% |
| 2021 | 146.77 | 20.72% |
| 2020 | 121.58 | 32.18% |
| 2019 | 91.98 | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 79.54 | -77.11% |
| 2017 | 347.54 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
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 stocks MSFT and ORCL, PCTY's PE ratio is higher. Paylocity Holding is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (49.83) than its peers average of 34.37.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 24.94 | $11.95B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 29.56 | $50.22B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 31.28 | $119.8B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.88 | $3.25T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 40.3 | $474.53B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 44.25 | $72.63B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 49.83 | $10.97B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paylocity Holding's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, PCTY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 49.83.
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 88.28.
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 106.66.
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 (Dec 20, 2024), Paylocity Holding's share price is $196.83. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.95. Therefore, Paylocity Holding's price to earnings ratio for today is 49.83. PE RATIO(49.83) = STOCK PRICE($196.83) / TTM EPS($3.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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