PAYX:NGS-Paychex Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Staffing & Employment Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 121.63

Change

+3.33 (+2.81)%

Market Cap

USD 20.79B

Volume

1.98M

Analyst Target

USD 74.18
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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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 2.12% 64% D 54% F
Dividend Return 1.57% 100% F 49% F
Total Return 3.69% 64% D 57% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.50% 64% D 52% F
Dividend Return 3.02% 100% F 48% F
Total Return 3.51% 64% D 53% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 42.71% 58% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 17.22% 100% F 73% C
Total Return 59.93% 67% D+ 74% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.02% 50% F 72% C
Dividend Return 15.90% 50% F 74% C
Total Return 2.88% 100% F 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.62% 93% A 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 73.54% 93% A 90% 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 25% 37%
Price/Book Ratio 11.82 23% 10%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 24.80 15% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.08 8% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 46.35% 93% 97%
Return on Invested Capital 38.07% 71% 93%
Return on Assets 12.99% 93% 97%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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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.

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.

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.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.