Paychex Inc (PAYX) - Total Assets

Latest as of February 2026: $17.51 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Paychex Inc (PAYX) holds total assets worth $17.51 Billion USD as of February 2026. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. Check Paychex Inc total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Paychex Inc - Total Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore PAYX long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Paychex Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (May 2025)

Paychex Inc's total assets of $17.51 Billion consist of 53.8% current assets and 46.2% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 9.8%
Accounts Receivable $1.98 Billion 11.9%
Inventory $0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment $0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets $1.95 Billion 11.8%
Goodwill $4.51 Billion 27.3%

Asset Composition Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. For live market cap, price, and company overview, see Paychex Inc market capitalisation.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Paychex Inc's current assets represent 53.8% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 47.6% in 1986.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 9.8% of total assets in 2025, up from 0.8% in 1986.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 38.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1986.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 27.3% of total assets.

Paychex Inc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Paychex Inc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Technology One Ltd
AU:TNE
Australia AU$891.40 Million
TaTaTu SpA
PA:ALTTU
France €87.76 Million
ZINKA LOGISTICS SOL LTD
NSE:BLACKBUCK
India Rs17.36 Billion
Fujian Boss Software Development Co Ltd
SHE:300525
China CN¥4.27 Billion
Fujian Apex Software Co Ltd
SHG:603383
China CN¥1.84 Billion
Beijing Dataway Horizon Co. Ltd
SHE:301169
China CN¥647.55 Million
Linewell Software Co Ltd
SHG:603636
China CN¥5.51 Billion
Shanghai Baosight Software Co Ltd B
SHG:900926
China $22.90 Billion

Paychex Inc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.26 1.39 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.26 1.39 0.47
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital $2.05 Billion $2.28 Billion $1.23 Billion

Paychex Inc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Paychex Inc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 8.98
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 2.12
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 59.5%
Total Assets $16.56 Billion
Market Capitalization $35.20 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Premium Asset Valuation: The market values Paychex Inc's assets at a significant premium (2.12x), suggesting investors see substantial growth potential or unique competitive advantages.

Rapid Asset Growth: Paychex Inc's assets grew by 59.5% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for Paychex Inc (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Paychex Inc from 1986 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-05-31 $16.56 Billion +59.53%
2024-05-31 $10.38 Billion -1.55%
2023-05-31 $10.55 Billion +9.46%
2022-05-31 $9.64 Billion +4.42%
2021-05-31 $9.23 Billion +7.91%
2020-05-31 $8.55 Billion -1.52%
2019-05-31 $8.68 Billion +16.33%
2018-05-31 $7.46 Billion +9.22%
2017-05-31 $6.83 Billion +6.10%
2016-05-31 $6.44 Billion -0.64%
2015-05-31 $6.48 Billion +1.76%
2014-05-31 $6.37 Billion +3.35%
2013-05-31 $6.16 Billion -4.88%
2012-05-31 $6.48 Billion +20.13%
2011-05-31 $5.39 Billion +3.20%
2010-05-31 $5.23 Billion +1.93%
2009-05-31 $5.13 Billion -3.43%
2008-05-31 $5.31 Billion -15.00%
2007-05-31 $6.25 Billion +12.56%
2006-05-31 $5.55 Billion +26.72%
2005-05-31 $4.38 Billion +10.86%
2004-05-31 $3.95 Billion +7.03%
2003-05-31 $3.69 Billion +24.98%
2002-05-31 $2.95 Billion +1.58%
2001-05-31 $2.91 Billion +18.39%
2000-05-31 $2.46 Billion +31.10%
1999-05-31 $1.87 Billion +20.86%
1998-05-31 $1.55 Billion +29.01%
1997-05-31 $1.20 Billion +445.55%
1996-05-31 $220.20 Million +30.76%
1995-05-31 $168.40 Million +29.74%
1994-05-31 $129.80 Million +21.42%
1993-05-31 $106.90 Million +24.01%
1992-05-31 $86.20 Million +22.44%
1991-05-31 $70.40 Million +13.37%
1990-05-31 $62.10 Million +13.32%
1989-05-31 $54.80 Million +28.94%
1988-05-31 $42.50 Million +30.37%
1987-05-31 $32.60 Million +23.02%
1986-05-31 $26.50 Million --

About Paychex Inc

NASDAQ:PAYX USA Software - Application
Market Cap
$35.20 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#773 Global
#348 in USA
Share Price
$98.24
Change (1 day)
+0.68%
52-Week Range
$85.57 - $152.25
All Time High
$159.78
About

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