Paychex, Inc. P/E Ratio 2008–2026
Paychex, Inc. reported 19.63 of price-to-earnings ratio for fiscal 2026. That was 40.1% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -30.9%. This is a fiscal-year-end price divided by diluted EPS—not a live valuation—and is omitted when annual EPS is not positive.
| Fiscal year | P/E Ratio | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | 19.63 | -40.1% |
| FY 2025 | 32.78 | +37.8% |
| FY 2024 | 23.78 | +8.7% |
| FY 2023 | 21.88 | -22.2% |
| FY 2022 | 28.11 | -1.1% |
| FY 2021 | 28.42 | +44.6% |
| FY 2020 | 19.65 | -18.2% |
| FY 2019 | 24.01 | +29.9% |
| FY 2018 | 18.49 | -5.2% |
| FY 2017 | 19.50 | +3.3% |
| FY 2016 | 18.87 | +0.5% |
| FY 2015 | 18.77 | +14.9% |
| FY 2014 | 16.34 | +4.2% |
| FY 2013 | 15.68 | +25.1% |
| FY 2012 | 12.54 | -9.0% |
| FY 2011 | 13.77 | +9.7% |
| FY 2010 | 12.56 | +22.2% |
| FY 2009 | 10.28 | -12.8% |
| FY 2008 | 11.78 | — |
Source: Paychex, Inc. SEC filings — fiscal-year-end price ÷ diluted EPS. Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open PAYX 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Paychex, Inc. reported 19.63 of price-to-earnings ratio for fiscal 2026. That was 40.1% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -30.9%. This is a fiscal-year-end price divided by diluted EPS—not a live valuation—and is omitted when annual EPS is not positive. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Paychex, Inc.'s price-to-earnings ratio?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reported price-to-earnings ratio of 19.63 for fiscal year 2026, per its SEC filings.
How has Paychex, Inc.'s price-to-earnings ratio changed over time?
Between fiscal 2008 and 2026, PAYX's price-to-earnings ratio grew at roughly 2.9% per year (compound annual rate), from 11.78 to 19.63.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Paychex, Inc.'s official SEC filings (fiscal-year-end price ÷ diluted EPS), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.
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