Paychex, Inc.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh carries a market capitalization of 173.65B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 191.20B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 17, 2026.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh has 721.26M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.78. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.34, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 9.23.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.86 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.83 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 15.12 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.02, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 191.20B versus a market cap of 173.65B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh maintains a current ratio of 1.26, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 123.38, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.96 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh posted a return on equity (ROE) of 44.77, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 21.83 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.75, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 22.47, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.76M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 18,650.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh recorded 2.77B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.83, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 11.64B, leaving 8.86B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 15, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh's stock has declined approximately 16.75% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 278.82, while the 200-day moving average is 316.19.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh generated 32.80B in revenue and converted that into 8.86B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 12.14. EBITDA reached 14.87B, while operating income came in at 12.64B.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh holds 5.66B in cash and equivalents against 23.21B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 17.46B. Total book value stands at 18.81B, with working capital of 8.93B providing operational flexibility.

Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh produced 12.88B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -1.18B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 11.69B - equivalent to 16.06 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh posted a gross margin of 74.29, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 38.55 and net profit margin of 27.03 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh paid dividends of 11.00 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 90.31 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.65, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 7.70, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh shareholders.

As of May 31, 2026, Paychex, Inc. Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 1/2 Sh has an Altman Z-Score of 3.62, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.