PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. (PAYC) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23)
Paycom is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, and human resources management solutions. The firm's solutions are available on a unified, modular platform,...
PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. (PAYC) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 24.35 (historical range: 12.37–48.12, median: 24.04), placing it at the 52th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 5.47 (range: 2.78–9.85, 41th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 20.19 (range: 10.69–35.87, 59th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23), PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 39% over the observed period (from an average of 30.5 to 18.6).
PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 24.35 | 12.37 | 24.04 | 48.12 | 52th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 5.47 | 2.78 | 5.96 | 9.85 | 41th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.19 | 10.69 | 19.16 | 35.87 | 59th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 60th | near its historical average |
PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. (PAYC) Valuation & P/E History
PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. (PAYC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Prepackaged Software industry currently trading at $222.47 with a market capitalization of $10.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for PAYC based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23. The P/E ratio of 24.35 is above the historical median of 24.04, placing PAYC at the 52th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 5.47 compares to a median of 5.96.
PAYC Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether PAYC is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests PAYC is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is PAYC Overvalued or Undervalued?
PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 51 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive PAYC is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full PAYC analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.PAYC trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.