Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.262
Neutral
RSI(14)
34.875
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
43.096
Buy
ATR(14)
2.479
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
-35.759
Neutral
Williams %R
61.683
Sell
TRIX(12,20)
-0.536
Sell
StochRSI(14)
100.000
Buy
Paychex Inc
PAYX111.460USD
+3.000+2.77%
Close 11/21, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
40.11BMarket Cap
24.86P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of Paychex Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21Key Insights
The company's fundamentals are relatively healthy. Its valuation is considered fairly valued,and institutional recognition is very high. Over the past 30 days, multiple analysts have rated the company as a Hold. Despite a weak stock market performance, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals. The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Paychex Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
18
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
134.531
Target Price
+24.04%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Paychex Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Paychex, Inc. is a human capital management (HCM) company. The Company is engaged in delivering a full suite of technology and advisory services in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll. It is a provider of integrated HCM solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States (U.S.) and parts of Europe. It supports its small-business clients by utilizing its proprietary, software as a service (SaaS) Paychex Flex platform and the Company’s SurePayroll SaaS-based solutions. Its HR solutions include HR packages, HR consulting, employee onboarding, hiring services, and artificial intelligence -assisted recruiting. Its payroll services include payroll packages, small business payroll, midsize to enterprise payroll, switch payroll companies, and payroll tax services. Its employee benefits services include Group health insurance, retirement services, and benefits administration services.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 87.41%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 87.41%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 24.88, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 296.81M shares, decreasing 0.43% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Invesco
Star Investor Invesco holds 3.80M shares of this stock.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company's current financial score is 7.30, which is lower than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.32. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 1.54B, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.80%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 10.20%.
Score
Financials
7.28
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
7.39
Operational Efficiency
7.30
Growth Potential
7.31
Shareholder Returns
7.25
Paychex Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current valuation score is 5.03, which is lower than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.13. Its current P/E ratio is 24.88, which is 39.58% below the recent high of 34.73 and 2.69% above the recent low of 24.21.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 78/158
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current earnings forecast score is 5.78, which is lower than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.67. The average price target for Paychex Inc is 134.00, with a high of 150.00 and a low of 122.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
18
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
134.531
Target Price
+24.04%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
21
Total
5
Median
6
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Paychex Inc
PAYX
18
Kanzhun Ltd
BZ
20
ManpowerGroup Inc
MAN
12
Robert Half Inc
RHI
12
Upwork Inc
UPWK
11
First Advantage Corp
FA
10
1
2
3
4
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current price momentum score is 6.87, which is lower than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.21. Sideways: Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 121.83 and the support level at 104.54, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
109.982
Buy
MA10
110.801
Buy
MA20
114.013
Sell
MA50
122.061
Sell
MA100
131.325
Sell
MA200
140.568
Sell
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current institutional recognition score is 7.00, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 6.90. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 82.47%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 10.77%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 37.62M shares, representing 10.45% of shares outstanding, with 19.93% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
Golisano (B Thomas)
Capital International Investors
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
State Street Investment Management (US)
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Invesco Capital Management (QQQ Trust)
Select Equity Group, L.P.
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current risk assessment score is 8.86, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 5.65. The company's beta value is 0.91. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.91
VaR
+2.17%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+32.12%
240-Day Volatility
+24.13%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+2.77%
120 days
+2.77%
5 years
+6.67%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-5.36%
120 days
-9.40%
5 years
-9.40%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-4.36
120 days
-2.90
5 years
+0.41
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+32.12%
3 years
+32.12%
5 years
+32.12%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.68
3 years
-0.05
5 years
+0.15
Skewness
240 days
-1.16
3 years
-0.61
5 years
-0.39
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+24.13%
5 years
+23.47%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+2.58%
5 years
+2.21%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-318.41%
240 days
-318.41%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+12.99%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+20.69%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.66%
120 days
+0.62%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+8.66%
60 days
+23.00%
120 days
+15.82%
Peer Comparison
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6.70 /10
Score
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Score
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SPGI
8.52 /10
Score
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GFL
8.48 /10
Score
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CWST
8.44 /10
Score
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Paychex Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Paychex Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Paychex Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of Paychex Inc?
To generate the financial health score of Paychex Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Paychex Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Paychex Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of Paychex Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of Paychex Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Paychex Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Paychex Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Paychex Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Paychex Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of Paychex Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Paychex Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of Paychex Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for Paychex Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Paychex Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Paychex Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Paychex Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of Paychex Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Paychex Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Paychex Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of Paychex Inc?
To assess the risk management score of Paychex Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Paychex Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Paychex Inc.
