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PAYC Paycom Software PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 25, 2024, the Paycom Software stock's PE ratio is 19.84. This takes into account the latest EPS of $8.21 and stock price of $162.89. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 51% from its last 4 quarters average of 40.6.

PAYC PE ratio history

How has PAYC's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Paycom Software has averaged 123.54 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 19.84 is 84% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PAYC's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2014 quarter at 1,656, when the price was $16.56 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest point was in the Mar 2024 quarter, when it reached 24.24 with a price of $199.01 and an EPS of $8.21.

Average
123.54
Median
71.61
Minimum
24.24
Maximum
1,656

Paycom Software PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 115.41% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -63.03% in 2016

Year PE ratio Change
2023 34.98 -45.22%
2022 63.85 -47.86%
2021 122.47 -32.57%
2020 181.63 115.41%
2019 84.32 63.19%
2018 51.67 37.02%
2017 37.71 0.29%
2016 37.6 -63.03%
2015 101.7 -57.51%
2014 239.36 N/A

PAYC average PE ratio chart

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

PAYC's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
73.76
5-year avg
88.97
10-year avg
123.54
15-year avg
N/A

PAYC PE vs peers

What is PAYC's PE ratio compared to its peers

PAYC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks ORCL and WDAY. Paycom Software is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (19.84) than its peers average of 41.81.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PAYC Paycom Software Inc 19.98 $9.53B
PAYX Paychex Inc 26.81 $45.29B
SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 27.91 $17.88B
ORCL Oracle Corp 36.39 $383.09B
WDAY Workday Inc 40.32 $60.59B
PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp 42.94 $8.43B
MANH Manhattan Associates Inc 83.37 $15.91B

Frequently asked questions

What is Paycom Software's PE ratio?

PAYC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 19.84 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Paycom Software (PAYC)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PAYC stock is 73.76.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Paycom Software (PAYC)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PAYC stock is 88.97.

What is the highest PE ratio for PAYC?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 1,656 in the Sep 2014 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for PAYC compare to its historical average?

PAYC's price to earnings ratio is currently 84% below its 10-year historical average.

How is PAYC's PE ratio calculated (Paycom Software PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Paycom Software's share price is $162.89. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $8.21. Therefore, Paycom Software's PE ratio for today is 19.84. PE RATIO(19.84) = STOCK PRICE($162.89) / TTM EPS($8.21)

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