PCTY Paylocity Holding PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current P/E ratio for Paylocity Holding stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 35.65. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.08 and the stock price of $145.46 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 22% from its last 4 quarters average of 45.7.
PCTY PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Paylocity Holding for the last nine years is 119.56. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 35.65 is 70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.41 | 23.95% | $181.19 | $4.08 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 44.41 | -3.52% | $181.19 | $4.08 |
| Mar 2025 | 46.03 | -9.09% | $187.34 | $4.07 |
| 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 |
PCTY Price vs fair value
PCTY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PCTY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Paylocity Holding's price to earnings (P/E) of 35.65 is higher than the Technology sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Technology sector average of 32.57, Paylocity Holding's price to earnings (P/E) is 9% higher.
PCTY PE vs peers
When compared to its peers MSFT and ORCL, PCTY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than ADP's and PAYX's. Paylocity Holding is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (35.65) than its peers average of 45.76.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 21.8 | $9.36B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 24.6 | $101.21B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 25.18 | $40.6B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 34.36 | $7.73B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.4 | $3.71T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 55.39 | $698.92B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 103.06 | $60.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paylocity Holding's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, PCTY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 35.65.
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 61.04.
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 96.65.
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 70% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Paylocity Holding's share price is $145.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $4.08. Therefore, Paylocity Holding's price to earnings ratio for today is 35.65. PE RATIO(35.65) = STOCK PRICE($145.46) / TTM EPS($4.08)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.