Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Paychex Inc (PAYX)
Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX) has a market capitalization of $34.96 Billion ($34.96 Billion) as of June 18, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #781 globally and #349 in its home market, demonstrating a -2.69% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Paychex Inc's stock price $97.58 by its total outstanding shares 358290881 (358.29 Million). Review PAYX total liabilities to assess the company's total debt and financial obligations.
Paychex Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Paychex Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $14.45 Billion to $34.96 Billion (9.20% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Paychex Inc is a constituent of 3 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
|
$61.54 Trillion | 0.10% | #261 of 503 |
|
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
|
$40.74 Trillion | 0.09% | #101 of 3165 |
|
Nasdaq 100
NDX
|
$34.07 Trillion | 0.10% | #80 of 101 |
Weight: Paychex Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Paychex Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Paychex Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
7.21x
Paychex Inc's market cap is 7.21 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
24.25x
Paychex Inc's market cap is 24.25 times its annual earnings
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17.19 Billion | $2.95 Billion | $756.80 Million | 5.82x | 22.71x |
| 2017 | $19.84 Billion | $3.15 Billion | $817.30 Million | 6.30x | 24.27x |
| 2018 | $19.62 Billion | $3.38 Billion | $933.70 Million | 5.80x | 21.02x |
| 2019 | $26.40 Billion | $3.77 Billion | $1.03 Billion | 7.00x | 25.52x |
| 2020 | $29.90 Billion | $4.04 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 7.40x | 27.23x |
| 2021 | $44.90 Billion | $4.06 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 11.07x | 40.91x |
| 2022 | $38.99 Billion | $4.61 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 8.45x | 27.99x |
| 2023 | $41.42 Billion | $5.01 Billion | $1.56 Billion | 8.27x | 26.59x |
| 2024 | $50.24 Billion | $5.28 Billion | $1.69 Billion | 9.52x | 29.72x |
| 2025 | $40.19 Billion | $5.57 Billion | $1.66 Billion | 7.21x | 24.25x |
Competitor Companies of PAYX by Market Capitalization
Companies near Paychex Inc in the global market cap rankings as of June 18, 2026.
Key companies related to Paychex Inc by market ranking:
- Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP): Ranked #104 globally with a market cap of $196.94 Billion USD.
- SAP SE (F:SAPA): Ranked #133 globally with a market cap of $173.28 Billion USD ( €148.21 Billion EUR).
- SAP SE (F:SAP): Ranked #136 globally with a market cap of $168.70 Billion USD ( €144.30 Billion EUR).
- Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER): Ranked #161 globally with a market cap of $145.94 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104 | Shopify Inc | NYSE:SHOP | $196.94 Billion | $161.08 |
| #133 | SAP SE | F:SAPA | $173.28 Billion | €138.50 |
| #136 | SAP SE | F:SAP | $168.70 Billion | €139.30 |
| #161 | Uber Technologies Inc | NYSE:UBER | $145.94 Billion | $70.91 |
Paychex Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Paychex Inc's market cap moved from $14.45 Billion to $ 34.96 Billion, with a yearly change of 9.20%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34.96 Billion | -13.01% |
| 2025 | $40.19 Billion | -20.00% |
| 2024 | $50.24 Billion | +21.31% |
| 2023 | $41.42 Billion | +6.22% |
| 2022 | $38.99 Billion | -13.16% |
| 2021 | $44.90 Billion | +50.16% |
| 2020 | $29.90 Billion | +13.25% |
| 2019 | $26.40 Billion | +34.53% |
| 2018 | $19.62 Billion | -1.08% |
| 2017 | $19.84 Billion | +15.41% |
| 2016 | $17.19 Billion | +18.98% |
| 2015 | $14.45 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Jun 18th, 2026 the market cap of Paychex Inc was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $34.96 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $34.96 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $34.96 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $34.96 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $34.96 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
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