Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC): Price and Financial Metrics
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PAYC POWR Grades
- PAYC scores best on the Quality dimension, with a Quality rank ahead of 94.19% of US stocks.
- PAYC's strongest trending metric is Stability; it's been moving up over the last 31 weeks.
- PAYC ranks lowest in Value; there it ranks in the 20th percentile.
PAYC Stock Summary
- With a price/earnings ratio of 163.99, Paycom Software Inc P/E ratio is greater than that of about 95.14% of stocks in our set with positive earnings.
- Price to trailing twelve month operating cash flow for PAYC is currently 101.38, higher than 95.69% of US stocks with positive operating cash flow.
- PAYC's price/sales ratio is 27.3; that's higher than the P/S ratio of 92.07% of US stocks.
- Stocks with similar financial metrics, market capitalization, and price volatility to Paycom Software Inc are PAGS, YNDX, PCTY, XLNX, and DT.
- Visit PAYC's SEC page to see the company's official filings. To visit the company's web site, go to www.paycom.com.
PAYC Valuation Summary
- PAYC's EV/EBIT ratio is 113.7; this is 241.95% higher than that of the median Technology stock.
- PAYC's price/earnings ratio has moved down 468.7 over the prior 88 months.
- PAYC's price/earnings ratio has moved down 468.7 over the prior 88 months.
Below are key valuation metrics over time for PAYC.
| Stock | Date | P/S | P/B | P/E | EV/EBIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYC | 2020-09-17 | 20.6 | 27.9 | 92.7 | 71.5 |
| PAYC | 2020-03-20 | 15.4 | 21.5 | 62.8 | 49.5 |
| PAYC | 2020-02-13 | 24.2 | 33.9 | 98.8 | 78.2 |
| PAYC | 2019-07-12 | 23.3 | 35.8 | 99.6 | 76.4 |
| PAYC | 2017-09-19 | 11.6 | 30.7 | 81.5 | 72.0 |
| PAYC | 2016-10-18 | 10.5 | 23.2 | 78.7 | 50.3 |
PAYC Growth Metrics
- The 2 year net cashflow from operations growth rate now stands at 52.57%.
- Its 4 year price growth rate is now at 574.64%.
- The 3 year cash and equivalents growth rate now stands at 26.68%.
The table below shows PAYC's growth in key financial areas (numbers in millions of US dollars).
| Date | Revenue | Operating Cash Flow | Net Income to Common Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | 871.264 | 234.634 | 145.054 |
| 2020-12-31 | 841.434 | 227.207 | 143.453 |
| 2020-09-30 | 813.896 | 222.172 | 164.466 |
| 2020-06-30 | 792.37 | 209.007 | 176.136 |
| 2020-03-31 | 780.096 | 225.867 | 196.309 |
| 2019-12-31 | 737.671 | 224.263 | 180.576 |
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PAYC Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $400.04 | 52-week high | $471.08 |
| Prev. close | $399.94 | 52-week low | $257.87 |
| Day low | $395.62 | Volume | 428,100 |
| Day high | $402.81 | Avg. volume | 391,506 |
| 50-day MA | $361.79 | Dividend yield | N/A |
| 200-day MA | $384.12 | Market Cap | 24.08B |
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Company Bio
Paycom Software offers cloud-based human capital management software solutions delivered as Softwareas-a-Service in the United States. It provides functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the complete employment life-cycle from recruitment to retirement. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
PAYC Price Forecast Based on DCF Valuation
| Current Price | DCF Fair Value Target: | Forecasted Gain: |
| $400.04 | $59 | -82% |
The table below illustrates the output of a discounted cash flow forecast using a variety of scenarios for Paycom Software Inc. To summarize, we found that Paycom Software Inc ranked in the 19th percentile in terms of potential gain offered. We should note, though, that the most conservative analysis suggests this stock will yield negative results -- and thus may be a potential short opportunity. In terms of the factors that were most noteworthy in this DCF analysis for PAYC, they are:
- The company's debt burden, as measured by earnings divided by interest payments, is 64,265.33; that's higher than 99.78% of US stocks in the Technology sector that have positive free cash flow.
- The business' balance sheet reveals debt to be 0% of the company's capital (with equity being the remaining amount). Approximately just 2.98% of US stocks with free cash flow have a lower reliance on debt in their capital structure.
- PAYC's estimated cost of debt, based largely on its market capitalization and its interest coverage ratio, is 3%; for context, that number is higher than 62.58% of tickers in our DCF set.
| Terminal Growth Rate in Free Cash Flow | Return Relative to Current Share Price |
| 0% | -82% |
| 1% | -82% |
| 2% | -82% |
| 3% | -82% |
| 4% | -82% |
| 5% | -82% |
For other companies in the Technology that have a similar discounted cashflow valuation profile (and ensuing price forecasts) as PAYC, try ANSS, SEDG, BKTI, IMBI, and IPGP.
Latest PAYC News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about Paycom Software Inc that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate PAYC as an investment opportunity.
Returns On Capital At Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Paint A Concerning PictureIf we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for... |
Tech Stocks' Earnings Line-Up on Aug 3: AKAM, PAYC & MoreHere's a sneak peek of how these five technology stocks are placed prior to the respective earnings releases on Aug 3. |
Paycom (PAYC) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?Paycom's (PAYC) Q2 results are likely to reflect benefits from its employee usage strategy, sales efforts and investments. |
Should You Buy Paycom Software Right Now?Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) is no exception. The company continues to take market share within the human capital management market over competitors like Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) with its comprehensive SaaS solutions. Should you consider adding Paycom Software stock to your portfolio right now? |
2 Reasons Paycom Shareholders Shouldn't Worry About Rising Interest RatesWith the valuations of software companies in question, many pundits have pointed to low interest rates as a catalyst. As the thinking goes, easy money and few high-yielding alternatives force investors to take more risk to find growth. |
PAYC Price Returns
| 1-mo | 4.22% |
| 3-mo | 17.28% |
| 6-mo | -6.57% |
| 1-year | 38.86% |
| 3-year | 201.19% |
| 5-year | 679.96% |
| YTD | -11.54% |
| 2020 | 70.82% |
| 2019 | 116.22% |
| 2018 | 52.43% |
| 2017 | 76.59% |
| 2016 | 20.89% |
Continue Researching PAYC
Want to see what other sources are saying about Paycom Software Inc's financials and stock price? Try the links below:Paycom Software Inc (PAYC) Stock Price | Nasdaq
Paycom Software Inc (PAYC) Stock Quote, History and News - Yahoo Finance
Paycom Software Inc (PAYC) Stock Price and Basic Information | MarketWatch
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