Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)vsTurtle Beach Corporation (TBCH)
PCTY
Paylocity Holding Corporation
$141.66
-0.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.95B
TBCH
Turtle Beach Corporation
$12.81
+8.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $223.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Paylocity Holding Corporation generates 495% more annual revenue ($1.77B vs $297.77M). PCTY leads profitability with a 15.2% profit margin vs -1.1%. TBCH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. PCTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
PCTY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
TBCH
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.0%
Fair Value
$283.03
Current Price
$141.66
$141.37 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TBCH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 27.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PCTY
The strongest argument for PCTY centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 19.1%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TBCH
The strongest argument for TBCH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PCTY
The primary concerns for PCTY are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TBCH
The primary concerns for TBCH are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PCTY profiles as a mature stock while TBCH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TBCH carries more volatility with a beta of 2.31 — expect wider price swings.
PCTY is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
PCTY generates stronger free cash flow (91M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCTY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 15.2% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Paylocity Holding Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for midsize organizations in the United States. The company is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Turtle Beach Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Turtle Beach Corporation is an audio technology company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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