PAYX

Paychex
$115.48
+$1.93 (+1.7%)Jul 27, 2026
8.6GreatMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Paychex (PAYX) 8.6 out of 10, a research rating of the company's quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health. Its quality rating is 9.5 out of 10.

Key metrics

The numbers that frame PAYX today
Market cap
$41.07B
P/E (TTM)
23.3
EV / FCF
19.2
Gross margin
74.3%
EV / Sales
6.8
ROIC
38.1%
Div yield
3.84%
Debt / equity
1.2
52wk Low
$84.33
52wk High
$143.27

PAYX stock rating

How PAYX scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
8.6out of 10
Great overallHealthy business, attractive priceTop 14% of ~5,000 US stocks
QualityGreat9.5/10
GrowthGood7.4/10
MomentumFair3.2/10
ValueGood7.9/10
Financial HealthGood7.5/10

Growth

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Frequently asked questions

Plain-English answers about PAYX
Is Paychex a good buy?
Yes. Paychex has excellent quality, and it outweighs the weak momentum here. Growth looks strong, which supports the long-term business case. We think Paychex is selling at a low price.
What is the market capitalization of PAYX?
Paychex's market capitalization is $41.07B.
What is the P/E ratio for PAYX stock?
Paychex's current P/E ratio is 23.3.
What is the 52-week high for PAYX stock?
The 52-week high for Paychex is $143.27. The current close of $115.48 is 19.4% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for PAYX stock?
The 52-week low for Paychex is $84.33. The current close of $115.48 is 36.9% above that low.
Does PAYX stock pay dividends?
Paychex pays a dividend. The latest dividend per share in the company data is $4.43, which implies a yield of 3.84% based on the current close.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for PAYX?
Paychex's Debt / Equity ratio is 1.23.