Paychex Inc Asset Resilience Ratio
Paychex Inc asset resilience ratio. Paychex Inc (PAYX) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.22% as of May 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See PAYX defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio of Paychex Inc (2000–2026)
Asset resilience ratio of Paychex Inc from 2000 to 2026. This chart shows how Paychex Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read Paychex Inc (PAYX) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Paychex Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see PAYX total assets.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $36.30 Million | 0.22% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $36.30 Million | 0.22% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Paychex Inc maintains only 0.22% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Paychex Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
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|---|---|---|
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Wealthfront Corporation Common Stock
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Paychex Inc Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2000–2026)
Paychex Inc asset resilience ratio by year from 2000 to 2026. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Paychex Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 0.22% | $36.30 Million | $16.17 Billion | +0.02pp |
| 2025-05-31 | 0.21% | $34.50 Million | $16.56 Billion | -0.12pp |
| 2024-05-31 | 0.33% | $33.90 Million | $10.38 Billion | -3.21pp |
| 2023-05-31 | 3.54% | $373.40 Million | $10.55 Billion | -5.32pp |
| 2022-05-31 | 8.86% | $853.90 Million | $9.64 Billion | +8.46pp |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.40% | $36.70 Million | $9.23 Billion | +0.08pp |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.32% | $27.20 Million | $8.55 Billion | -0.13pp |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.45% | $39.00 Million | $8.68 Billion | -0.44pp |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.88% | $66.00 Million | $7.46 Billion | -1.15pp |
| 2017-05-31 | 2.03% | $138.80 Million | $6.83 Billion | -1.39pp |
| 2016-05-31 | 3.43% | $220.60 Million | $6.44 Billion | -2.23pp |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.66% | $366.60 Million | $6.48 Billion | -0.60pp |
| 2014-05-31 | 6.26% | $398.70 Million | $6.37 Billion | -0.20pp |
| 2013-05-31 | 6.46% | $398.20 Million | $6.16 Billion | +3.26pp |
| 2012-05-31 | 3.20% | $207.50 Million | $6.48 Billion | -3.19pp |
| 2011-05-31 | 6.40% | $345.00 Million | $5.39 Billion | +4.82pp |
| 2010-05-31 | 1.58% | $82.50 Million | $5.23 Billion | +1.19pp |
| 2009-05-31 | 0.38% | $19.71 Million | $5.13 Billion | -3.92pp |
| 2008-05-31 | 4.31% | $228.73 Million | $5.31 Billion | -3.89pp |
| 2007-05-31 | 8.19% | $511.77 Million | $6.25 Billion | +0.26pp |
| 2006-05-31 | 7.93% | $440.01 Million | $5.55 Billion | -1.81pp |
| 2005-05-31 | 9.74% | $426.67 Million | $4.38 Billion | +2.04pp |
| 2004-05-31 | 7.70% | $304.35 Million | $3.95 Billion | -0.46pp |
| 2003-05-31 | 8.16% | $301.33 Million | $3.69 Billion | -14.30pp |
| 2002-05-31 | 22.46% | $663.32 Million | $2.95 Billion | +2.92pp |
| 2001-05-31 | 19.55% | $568.22 Million | $2.91 Billion | -69.61pp |
| 2000-05-31 | 89.16% | $2.19 Billion | $2.46 Billion | -- |
About Paychex Inc
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company also provides retirement so… Read more