PAYX:NGS-Paychex Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Staffing & Employment Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 124.37

Change

+0.66 (+0.53)%

Market Cap

USD 20.79B

Volume

1.27M

Analyst Target

USD 74.18
Analyst Rating

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About

Paychex Inc is a provider of integrated payroll, human resource, insurance, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.42% 54% F 63% D
Dividend Return 1.57% 100% F 65% D
Total Return 5.99% 62% D 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.90% 69% C- 69% C-
Dividend Return 3.40% 100% F 51% F
Total Return 19.30% 69% C- 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 44.16% 80% B- 72% C
Dividend Return 17.02% 100% F 73% C
Total Return 61.18% 80% B- 74% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.93% 57% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 14.80% 64% D 73% C
Total Return 2.87% 100% F 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.37% 86% B+ 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return 66.14% 93% A 89% A-
Market Capitalization 20.79B 92% A 98% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 27.10 27% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 11.82 25% 10%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.43 17% 10%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.08 25% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 46.47% 92% 97%
Return on Invested Capital 37.65% 69% 94%
Return on Assets 11.35% 100% 96%
Debt to Equity Ratio 22.85% 75% 57%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.