Paychex Inc Total Assets

Latest as of May 2026: $16.17 Billion USD

Paychex Inc total assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Paychex Inc (PAYX) holds total assets worth $16.17 Billion USD as of May 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. Also see Paychex Inc (PAYX) total market value for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

Total Assets of Paychex Inc (1986–2026)

Total assets of Paychex Inc from 1986 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See PAYX stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.

Paychex Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Paychex Inc Total Assets Breakdown (May 2026)

Paychex Inc total assets breakdown as of May 2026. Paychex Inc's total assets of $16.17 Billion consist of 53.3% current assets and 46.8% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 7.1%
Accounts Receivable $2.21 Billion 13.7%
Inventory $0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment $0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets $1.68 Billion 10.4%
Goodwill $4.53 Billion 28.0%

Asset Composition Trend (1986–2026)

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. Explore Paychex Inc short-term liquidity ratio to assess how much short-term liquidity the company maintains relative to its equity base.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Paychex Inc's current assets represent 53.3% of total assets in 2026, an increase from 47.6% in 1986.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 7.1% of total assets in 2026, up from 0.8% in 1986.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 37.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1986.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 28.0% 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
Xero Ltd
AU:XRO
Australia AU$6.10 Billion
Duolingo Inc
NASDAQ:DUOL
USA $2.07 Billion
Shenzhen Fortune Trend Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688318
China CN¥4.04 Billion
Wealthfront Corporation Common Stock
NASDAQ:WLTH
USA $1.78 Billion
Securitize Corp.
NYSE:SECZ
USA $135.09 Million
Hangzhou Raycloud Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688365
China CN¥1.78 Billion
AGORA INC. SP.ADS/4 CL.A
F:9AG1
Germany €724.18 Million
ButOne Information Corp XiAn
SHG:600455
China CN¥1.43 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 1.28 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.26 1.28 0.50
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital $1.77 Billion $1.96 Billion $1.36 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 11.14
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 2.53
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -2.4%
Total Assets $16.17 Billion
Market Capitalization $40.85 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Premium Asset Valuation: The market values Paychex Inc's assets at a significant premium (2.53x), suggesting investors see substantial growth potential or unique competitive advantages.

Slight Asset Contraction: Paychex Inc's assets decreased by 2.4% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Paychex Inc (1986–2026)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Paychex Inc from 1986 to 2026.

Year Total Assets Change
2026-05-31 $16.17 Billion -2.35%
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
$41.17 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#649 Global
#315 in USA
Share Price
$115.65
Change (1 day)
+0.14%
52-Week Range
$85.57 - $127.34
All Time High
$159.78
About

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