PAYC
Paycom Software, Inc.
NYSE: PAYC · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
$138.44
+0.39% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$6.27B
P/E ratio
15.57
P/S ratio
3.00x
EPS (TTM)
$8.64
Dividend yield
1.13%
52W range
$104 – $247
Volume
1.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+4.5
Quality
C8.5
Profitability
A8.7
Valuation
A2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$151.44
+9.39%
12-Month target
$118.96
-14.07%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$376.50
Margin of safety
+68.47%
0 Strong Buy6 Buy14 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 22.40% — above average
+ ROE 57.87% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $181.30M — positive
+ 68.47% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.21 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.38B | $1.69B | $1.88B | $2.05B | $2.09B |
| Net income | $281.39M | $340.79M | $502.00M | $453.40M | $155.70M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $8.64 |
| Free cash flow | $228.31M | $288.21M | $341.00M | $408.00M | $181.30M |
| Profit margin | 20.46% | 20.12% | 26.66% | 22.10% | 22.40% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Paycom Software, Inc. trades at $138.44. representing a P/E of 15.57x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 75/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.21, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.09B. with profit margins at 22.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $376.50.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paycom Software, Inc.'s stock price?
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) trades at $138.44, on a P/E of 15.6x and a P/S of 3.0x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Paycom Software, Inc. overvalued?
Paycom Software, Inc. carries a Smart Value Score of 75/100 (Grade B+), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $376.50 versus the $138.44 price, a 68.5% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $151.44, about 9.4% above the current $138.44. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $376.50, a +68.5% margin of safety versus today's $138.44. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Paycom Software, Inc.'s revenue?
Paycom Software, Inc.'s trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.09B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Paycom Software, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 1.21, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySOFTWARE - APPLICATION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.00x
ROE57.87%
Beta0.79
50D MA$131.40
200D MA$157.37
Shares out0.05B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume1.0M
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