Paychex Inc (PAYX) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of February 2026: $13.50 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Paychex Inc (PAYX) has total liabilities worth $13.50 Billion USD as of February 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.

Paychex Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Paychex Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Paychex Inc (PAYX) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Paychex Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities

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

Company Country Total Liabilities
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
NYSE:MLM
USA $9.20 Billion
Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301308
China CN¥10.87 Billion
PG&E Corp
NYSE:PCG
USA $108.45 Billion
OTP Bank Nyrt
BUD:OTP
Hungary Ft39.80 Trillion
Chunghwa Telecom Co
TW:2412
Taiwan NT$135.08 Billion
Hartford Financial Services Group
NYSE:HIG
USA $67.43 Billion
Aena SA
MC:AENA
Spain €9.65 Billion
UNIV.MUSIC GRP.ADR/050
F:0VD0
Germany €12.89 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2025)

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. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Paychex Inc worth.

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 3.36 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 (1986–2025)

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

Year Total Liabilities Change
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
$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