Paychex Inc (PAYX) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of May 2026: $12.44 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Paychex Inc (PAYX) has total liabilities worth $12.44 Billion USD as of May 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore Paychex Inc (PAYX) long-term investment share to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Paychex Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1986–2026)

This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see PAYX total asset value.

Paychex Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities

The table below lists competitors of Paychex Inc ranked by their total liabilities.

Company Country Total Liabilities
Heineken
AS:HEIA
Netherlands €36.34 Billion
LONZA GROUP UNSP.ADR 1/10
F:LO3A
Germany €9.94 Billion
Orange S.A.
PA:ORA
France €91.25 Billion
Cameco Corp
TO:CCO
Canada CA$2.84 Billion
CBRE Group Inc Class A
NYSE:CBRE
USA $21.31 Billion
DR Horton Inc
NYSE:DHI
USA $10.08 Billion
Block, Inc
NYSE:XYZ
USA $18.31 Billion
Flex Ltd
F:FXI
Germany €16.92 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2026)

This chart breaks down Paychex Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See debt-free asset ratio of Paychex Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquidity & Leverage Metrics

Key Metrics Explained

Metric Value Description
Current Ratio 1.26 Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities)
Quick Ratio N/A More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities)
Cash Ratio N/A Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities)
Debt to Equity 3.33 Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets 0.77 Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets)

Liability Trends Comparison

This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Paychex Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.

Annual Total Liabilities for Paychex Inc (1986–2026)

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

Year Total Liabilities Change
2026-05-31 $12.44 Billion +0.03%
2025-05-31 $12.44 Billion +88.94%
2024-05-31 $6.58 Billion -6.68%
2023-05-31 $7.05 Billion +7.68%
2022-05-31 $6.55 Billion +4.31%
2021-05-31 $6.28 Billion +8.84%
2020-05-31 $5.77 Billion -4.84%
2019-05-31 $6.06 Billion +9.07%
2018-05-31 $5.56 Billion +13.94%
2017-05-31 $4.88 Billion +7.71%
2016-05-31 $4.53 Billion -3.57%
2015-05-31 $4.70 Billion +2.26%
2014-05-31 $4.59 Billion +4.63%
2013-05-31 $4.39 Billion -9.95%
2012-05-31 $4.88 Billion +25.08%
2011-05-31 $3.90 Billion +1.92%
2010-05-31 $3.82 Billion +1.01%
2009-05-31 $3.79 Billion -7.96%
2008-05-31 $4.11 Billion -4.22%
2007-05-31 $4.29 Billion +10.27%
2006-05-31 $3.89 Billion +30.10%
2005-05-31 $2.99 Billion +8.84%
2004-05-31 $2.75 Billion +5.24%
2003-05-31 $2.61 Billion +28.80%
2002-05-31 $2.03 Billion -5.60%
2001-05-31 $2.15 Billion +13.59%
2000-05-31 $1.89 Billion +31.65%
1999-05-31 $1.44 Billion +17.79%
1998-05-31 $1.22 Billion +28.47%
1997-05-31 $949.80 Million +3130.61%
1996-05-31 $29.40 Million +3.16%
1995-05-31 $28.50 Million +33.80%
1994-05-31 $21.30 Million -1.84%
1993-05-31 $21.70 Million +15.43%
1992-05-31 $18.80 Million +18.24%
1991-05-31 $15.90 Million +6.71%
1990-05-31 $14.90 Million +2.05%
1989-05-31 $14.60 Million +32.73%
1988-05-31 $11.00 Million +27.91%
1987-05-31 $8.60 Million +8.86%
1986-05-31 $7.90 Million --

About Paychex Inc

NASDAQ:PAYX USA Software - Application
Market Cap
$41.48 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#671 Global
#318 in USA
Share Price
$116.51
Change (1 day)
-0.18%
52-Week Range
$85.57 - $130.40
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