Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) EBITDA Margin: 44.70%
Is Paychex, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Paychex, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 44.70% is in line with its 5-year average of 43.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (40.74%–46.07%).
The EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is 44.70% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.51% (45.39%).
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PAYX EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
44.70%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
45.39%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
44.74%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
43.51%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
43.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
42.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
42.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.74%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+3.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+4.11%
PAYX Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 44.70% | 45.39% | 44.74% | 43.51% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 23.03% | 25.88% | 23.12% | 22.28% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $43.53B | 21.22% | 20.57% | 19.29% | 18.26% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $25.76B | 19.76% | 19.77% | 16.97% | 16.08% |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $24.71B | 23.00% | 22.97% | 21.25% | 19.65% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 31.41% | 32.06% | 32.90% | 32.02% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 16.76% | 17.87% | 19.06% | 19.59% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 25.40% | 28.24% | 29.24% | 29.52% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 20.19% | 21.30% | 22.29% | 22.56% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 23.34% | 25.04% | 25.16% | 27.84% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
73.9%
EBITDA Margin
44.7%
Operating Margin
36.9%
Net Margin
25.8%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Paychex, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Paychex, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 44.70%.
- Is Paychex, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Paychex, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 44.70% is in line with its 5-year average of 43.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (40.74%–46.07%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 45.39%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 44.74%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 43.51%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 43.01%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 42.76%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for PAYX stock is 42.94%.
Paychex, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | 44.70% |
| 2024-05-31 | 46.07% |
| 2023-05-31 | 44.13% |
| 2022-05-31 | 44.06% |
| 2021-05-31 | 40.74% |
| 2020-05-31 | 41.34% |
| 2019-05-31 | 41.30% |
| 2018-05-31 | 42.28% |
| 2017-05-31 | 43.82% |
| 2016-05-31 | 42.59% |
| 2015-05-31 | 42.12% |
| 2014-05-31 | 42.97% |
| 2013-05-31 | 42.83% |
| 2012-05-31 | 42.39% |
| 2011-05-31 | 41.99% |
| 2010-05-31 | 40.77% |
| 2009-05-31 | 43.11% |
| 2008-05-31 | 45.27% |
| 2007-05-31 | 42.32% |
| 2006-05-31 | 44.44% |
| 2005-05-31 | 42.43% |
| 2004-05-31 | 39.81% |
| 2003-05-31 | 44.51% |
| 2002-05-31 | 43.05% |
| 2001-05-31 | 43.21% |
| 2000-05-31 | 40.57% |
| 1999-05-31 | 18.76% |
| 1998-05-31 | 16.30% |
| 1997-05-31 | 16.06% |
| 1996-05-31 | 26.74% |
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About Paychex, Inc.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, Paychex, Inc. delivers comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solutions. The company primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United States, Europe, and India, addressing their needs in human resources, payroll administration, employee benefits, and insurance. Its diverse service portfolio includes: Payroll Management: Encompassing core payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee payment facilitation, and ensuring compliance with regulations like new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. Human Resources Solutions: Providing support for employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and even the availability of professionally trained on-site HR representatives. Retirement Services: Offering full administration for retirement plans, which covers implementation, ongoing adherence to government regulations, reporting for both participants and employers, online access capabilities, electronic funds transfers, and other administrative tasks. Cloud-based HR Software: A suite of software products designed for efficient HR administration, including tools for benefits management, time and attendance tracking, digital communication, recruitment, and onboarding processes. Additional Business Services: This category features plan administration outsourcing, state unemployment insurance services, and various support functions for SMBs such as payroll funding and outsourcing (including payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation), payment processing solutions, financial wellness programs, and a resource center for small business loans. Insurance Offerings: Providing both property and casualty coverage, which includes workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cybersecurity protection, and commercial auto insurance, alongside health and benefits coverage like medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paychex primarily distributes its services through its dedicated direct sales team.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- John Gibson Jr.