PAYC Paycom Software PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 13, 2025, the Paycom Software stock's PE ratio is 37.01. This takes into account the latest EPS of $7.03 and stock price of $260.21. The PE ratio marks an increase of 62% from its last 4 quarters average of 22.8.
PAYC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Paycom Software has averaged 71.34 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 37.01 is 48% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PAYC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 181.63, when the price was $452.25 and the EPS was $2.49. The lowest point was in the Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 17.23 with a price of $143.04 and an EPS of $8.3.
Paycom Software PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 115.41% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -63.03% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.95 | -34.39% | $204.97 | $8.93 |
| 2023 | 34.98 | -45.22% | $206.72 | $5.91 |
| 2022 | 63.85 | -47.86% | $310.31 | $4.86 |
| 2021 | 122.47 | -32.57% | $415.19 | $3.39 |
| 2020 | 181.63 | 115.41% | $452.25 | $2.49 |
| 2019 | 84.32 | 63.19% | $264.76 | $3.14 |
| 2018 | 51.67 | 37.02% | $122.45 | $2.37 |
| 2017 | 37.71 | 0.29% | $80.33 | $2.13 |
| 2016 | 37.6 | -63.03% | $45.49 | $1.21 |
| 2015 | 101.7 | -57.51% | $37.63 | $0.37 |
| 2014 | 239.36 | N/A | $26.33 | $0.11 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.01 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.01 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.02 |
Paycom Software PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 31.08 | 35.42% | $218.48 | $7.03 |
| Dec 2024 | 22.95 | 14.52% | $204.97 | $8.93 |
| Sep 2024 | 20.04 | 16.31% | $166.57 | $8.31 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.23 | -28.92% | $143.04 | $8.3 |
| Mar 2024 | 24.24 | -30.7% | $199.01 | $8.21 |
| Dec 2023 | 34.98 | -21.07% | $206.72 | $5.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 44.32 | -24.8% | $259.27 | $5.85 |
| Jun 2023 | 58.94 | 3.33% | $321.24 | $5.45 |
| Mar 2023 | 57.04 | -10.67% | $304.01 | $5.33 |
| Dec 2022 | 63.85 | -16.6% | $310.31 | $4.86 |
| Sep 2022 | 76.56 | 7.41% | $329.99 | $4.31 |
| Jun 2022 | 71.28 | -20.98% | $280.12 | $3.93 |
| Mar 2022 | 90.2 | -26.35% | $346.38 | $3.84 |
| Dec 2021 | 122.47 | -26.87% | $415.19 | $3.39 |
| Sep 2021 | 167.48 | 34.54% | $495.75 | $2.96 |
PAYC Price vs fair value
PAYC average PE ratio chart
PAYC's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PAYC PE vs peers
PAYC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks WDAY and MANH, but it is higher than ORCL's and PAYX's. Paycom Software is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (37.01) than its peers average of 39.26.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc | 23.87 | $19.55B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 31.47 | $54.75B |
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 36.59 | $14.87B |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 37.12 | $456.95B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 49.01 | $11.02B |
| MANH Manhattan Associates Inc | 54.7 | $11.79B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 136.95 | $72.13B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paycom Software's PE ratio?
PAYC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 37.01 as of May 13, 2025.
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 43.54.
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 78.28.
What is the highest PE ratio for PAYC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 181.63 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PAYC compare to its historical average?
PAYC's price to earnings ratio is currently 48% 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 (May 13, 2025), Paycom Software's share price is $260.21. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $7.03. Therefore, Paycom Software's PE ratio for today is 37.01. PE RATIO(37.01) = STOCK PRICE($260.21) / TTM EPS($7.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.