Stock Scorecard



Stock Summary for Paycom Software Inc (PAYC) - $134.43 as of 2/2/2026 8:52:01 AM EST

Total Score

19 out of 30

Safety Score

61 out of 100

Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy

Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PAYC

Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth
P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio
P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio
P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less)
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months
Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10

Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PAYC

Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years
Market Capitalization under 2 billion
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year

Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PAYC

Declared an ex-dividend date
Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2
Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate

Bonus Criteria for PAYC

P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio
Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1
Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price
P/S Ratio < 1
P/B Ratio < 1

Safety Rating Criteria for PAYC (61 out of 100)

Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 10
Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 10
Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) 1
Book Value (Max of 10) 8
Book Value to Price (Max of 10) 0
Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 5
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 3
Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) 1
Operating Margin (Max of 10) 5
Trading Volume (Max of 10) 10
Price to Earnings (Max of 10) 8
Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) 0

Latest News for for PAYC

Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts 2/2/2026 6:57:00 AM
How a Board Exit and Stake Cut at First Advantage (FA) Has Changed Its Investment Story 2/1/2026 7:28:00 PM
Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Overweight rating on Paylocity stock By Investing.com 1/29/2026 5:31:00 PM
Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Overweight rating on Paylocity stock 1/29/2026 4:30:00 PM
Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Price Target Lowered to $135.00 at Cantor Fitzgerald 1/29/2026 3:19:00 PM
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stock Analysis: Attractive 44% Upside Potential Amidst Strong Revenue Growth 1/29/2026 2:34:00 PM
Federated Hermes Inc. Sells 18,571 Shares of Paycom Software, Inc. $PAYC 1/29/2026 9:45:00 AM
New Study Proves Significant ROI from Paycom’s Full-Solution Automation 1/28/2026 2:28:00 PM
HR software that pays for itself? Study finds 205% ROI with Paycom 1/28/2026 1:58:00 PM
J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG Grows Position in Paycom Software, Inc. $PAYC 1/28/2026 1:26:00 PM

Financial Details for PAYC

Company Overview

Ticker PAYC
Company Name Paycom Software Inc
Country USA
Description Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is a premier cloud-based provider of payroll and human capital management solutions, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The company offers an integrated suite of services aimed at automating payroll processes and enhancing HR functionalities, including workforce management and talent acquisition tools, to meet the needs of businesses across various sizes. Noted for its innovative approach and user-friendly design, Paycom has established itself as a leader in the human resource technology sector, demonstrating a robust growth trajectory. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service, Paycom continues to enhance its standing as an indispensable partner for organizations seeking to optimize workforce management efficiencies.
Sector Name TECHNOLOGY
Industry Name SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
Most Recent Quarter 9/30/2025
Next Earnings Date 2/11/2026

Stock Price History

Last Day Price 134.43
Price 4 Years Ago 304.17
Last Day Price Updated 2/2/2026 8:52:01 AM EST
Last Day Volume 2,283,386
Average Daily Volume 943,372
52-Week High 266.71
52-Week Low 132.13
Last Price to 52 Week Low 1.74%

Valuation Measures

Trailing PE 16.69
Industry PE 60.12
Sector PE 90.74
5-Year Average PE 42.97
Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.68
Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio 40.16
Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio 30.27
Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter 1.22
Total Cash Per Share 6.83
Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter 31.72
Price to Book Ratio 4.32
Industry Price to Book Ratio 8.23
Sector Price to Book Ratio 7.86
Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 3.78
Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 6.62
Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 5.45
Analyst Buy Ratings 6
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings 1

Share Statistics

Total Shares Outstanding 54,906,000
Market Capitalization 7,381,013,580
Institutional Ownership 95.04%

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Date 11/24/2025
Previous Dividend Amount 0.3750
Current Dividend Amount 0.3750
Total Years Dividend Increasing 0
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate 1.50
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield 1.12%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate 1.50
Forward Annual Dividend Yield 1.12%
5-Year Dividend Payments Count 11
3-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
5-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio 18.63%

Income Statement

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY 49.60%
Annual Earnings Growth 47.31%
Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months 8.05
Reported EPS Past Year 6.80
Reported EPS Prior Year 8.20
Net Income Twelve Trailing Months 453,200,000
Net Income Past Year 502,000,000
Net Income Prior Year 340,788,000
Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY 9.20%
5-Year Revenue Growth 20.62%
Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months 22.80%

Balance Sheet

Total Cash Most Recent Quarter 375,000,000
Total Cash Past Year 402,000,000
Total Cash Prior Year 294,000,000
Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter 346,000,000
Net Cash Position Past Year 373,000,000
Long Term Debt Past Year 29,000,000
Long Term Debt Prior Year 29,000,000
Total Debt Most Recent Quarter 29,000,000
Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year 0.98
Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter 0.98
Total Stockholder Equity Past Year 1,575,900,000
Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year 1,303,000,000
Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter 1,709,400,000

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months 392,536,000
Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months 7.15
Free Cash Flow Past Year 341,000,000
Free Cash Flow Prior Year 288,206,000

Options

Put/Call Ratio 0.29
Has Options Options Chain
Liquidity Rating

Technical Analysis

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MACD 0.00
MACD Signal 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Lower Band 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Middle Band 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Upper Band 0.00
Beta 0.82
RSI 0.00
50-Day SMA 0.00
150-Day SMA 0.00
200-Day SMA 0.00

System

Modified 1/31/2026 5:27:35 AM EST