Paychex Inc (PAYX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Paychex Inc (PAYX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.202x as of February 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($812.50 Million) by net assets ($4.01 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See PAYX days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Paychex Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Paychex Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Paychex Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
OTP Bank Nyrt
BUD:OTP
|
-0.264x |
|
PG&E Corp
NYSE:PCG
|
0.073x |
|
Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301308
|
N/A |
|
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
NYSE:MLM
|
0.020x |
|
Chunghwa Telecom Co
TW:2412
|
0.081x |
|
Hartford Financial Services Group
NYSE:HIG
|
0.055x |
|
Aena SA
MC:AENA
|
0.095x |
|
UNIV.MUSIC GRP.ADR/050
F:0VD0
|
N/A |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Paychex Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Paychex Inc from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Paychex Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | $4.13 Billion | $1.95 Billion | 0.473x | -5.33% |
| 2024-05-31 | $3.80 Billion | $1.90 Billion | 0.499x | +2.63% |
| 2023-05-31 | $3.49 Billion | $1.70 Billion | 0.486x | -0.30% |
| 2022-05-31 | $3.09 Billion | $1.51 Billion | 0.488x | +14.14% |
| 2021-05-31 | $2.95 Billion | $1.26 Billion | 0.428x | -17.48% |
| 2020-05-31 | $2.78 Billion | $1.44 Billion | 0.518x | +6.73% |
| 2019-05-31 | $2.62 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.485x | -27.55% |
| 2018-05-31 | $1.91 Billion | $1.28 Billion | 0.670x | +36.40% |
| 2017-05-31 | $1.96 Billion | $960.40 Million | 0.491x | -7.78% |
| 2016-05-31 | $1.91 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.533x | +6.23% |
| 2015-05-31 | $1.79 Billion | $895.20 Million | 0.501x | +1.14% |
| 2014-05-31 | $1.78 Billion | $880.90 Million | 0.496x | +30.20% |
| 2013-05-31 | $1.77 Billion | $675.30 Million | 0.381x | -13.55% |
| 2012-05-31 | $1.60 Billion | $706.60 Million | 0.440x | -7.88% |
| 2011-05-31 | $1.50 Billion | $715.30 Million | 0.478x | +9.71% |
| 2010-05-31 | $1.40 Billion | $610.92 Million | 0.436x | -15.13% |
| 2009-05-31 | $1.34 Billion | $688.77 Million | 0.513x | -15.22% |
| 2008-05-31 | $1.20 Billion | $724.67 Million | 0.606x | +87.29% |
| 2007-05-31 | $1.95 Billion | $631.23 Million | 0.323x | -6.00% |
| 2006-05-31 | $1.65 Billion | $569.23 Million | 0.344x | +1.88% |
| 2005-05-31 | $1.39 Billion | $467.86 Million | 0.338x | +3.86% |
| 2004-05-31 | $1.20 Billion | $390.09 Million | 0.325x | -6.28% |
| 2003-05-31 | $1.08 Billion | $373.71 Million | 0.347x | +5.49% |
| 2002-05-31 | $923.98 Million | $303.82 Million | 0.329x | -18.28% |
| 2001-05-31 | $757.84 Million | $304.94 Million | 0.402x | -8.96% |
| 2000-05-31 | $563.43 Million | $249.03 Million | 0.442x | +10.64% |
| 1999-05-31 | $435.80 Million | $174.10 Million | 0.399x | -3.75% |
| 1998-05-31 | $329.60 Million | $136.80 Million | 0.415x | +2.54% |
| 1997-05-31 | $251.50 Million | $101.80 Million | 0.405x | +28.93% |
| 1996-05-31 | $190.80 Million | $59.90 Million | 0.314x | -8.69% |
| 1995-05-31 | $139.90 Million | $48.10 Million | 0.344x | +9.08% |
| 1994-05-31 | $108.50 Million | $34.20 Million | 0.315x | -8.65% |
| 1993-05-31 | $85.20 Million | $29.40 Million | 0.345x | -3.49% |
| 1992-05-31 | $67.40 Million | $24.10 Million | 0.358x | +24.12% |
| 1991-05-31 | $54.50 Million | $15.70 Million | 0.288x | -6.23% |
| 1990-05-31 | $47.20 Million | $14.50 Million | 0.307x | -- |
About Paychex Inc
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services. The comp… Read more