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PAYC Paycom Software PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 28, 2024, the Paycom Software stock's PE ratio is 33.67. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.91 and stock price of $199.01. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 31% from its last 4 quarters average of 48.8.

PAYC PE ratio history

How has PAYC's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Paycom Software has averaged 126.15 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 33.67 is 73% 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 Dec 2023 quarter, when it reached 34.98 with a price of $206.72 and an EPS of $5.91.

Average
126.15
Median
72.05
Minimum
34.98
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 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
88.2
5-year avg
91.31
10-year avg
N/A
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 WDAY and MANH, but it is higher than ORCL's and PAYX's. Paycom Software is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (33.67) than its peers average of 47.03.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 26.27 $15.91B
PAYX Paychex Inc 27.17 $44.19B
ORCL Oracle Corp 32.29 $345.24B
PAYC Paycom Software Inc 33.67 $11.45B
WDAY Workday Inc 51.66 $72.01B
PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp 57.29 $9.68B
MANH Manhattan Associates Inc 87.49 $15.41B

Frequently asked questions

What is Paycom Software's PE ratio?

PAYC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.67 as of Mar 28, 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 88.2.

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 91.31.

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 73% 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 (Mar 28, 2024), Paycom Software's share price is $199.01. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $5.91. Therefore, Paycom Software's PE ratio for today is 33.67. PE RATIO(33.67) = STOCK PRICE($199.01) / TTM EPS($5.91)

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