AlphaStocks
6.2
Consider Buy

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)

Industrials / Human Resource & Employment Services

S&P 500

$117.70

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#211out of 1123 in Industrials

Is PAYCHEX INC a Good Investment in 2026?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) scores 6.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates PAYCHEX INC as Attractive (5/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. PAYCHEX INC currently trades below its estimated fair value of $145, suggesting potential upside. PAYCHEX INC ranks #211 out of 1123 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E25.7ROE40.2Market Cap42BDiv Yield3.7

Estimated Fair Value

$145.0119% below

Fair value above market price. ROE of 40% signals strong profitability.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 3.3 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top 25% (rank 10%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) scores 6.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Fair value above market price. ROE of 40% signals strong profitability.
What is PAYCHEX INC's Piotroski F-Score?
PAYCHEX INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PAYX overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $145, PAYX appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 19% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. ROE of 40% signals strong profitability.
How does PAYX compare to other Industrials stocks?
PAYCHEX INC ranks #211 out of 1123 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 19% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about PAYX?
AlphaStocks evaluates PAYX using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.2/10.

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