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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Enterprise Value (EV): $60.27B

The enterprise value (EV) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is $60.27B as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

PAYX Enterprise Value (EV) Metrics

ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)

$60.27B

PAYX Competitors' Enterprise Value (EV)

NAMEMARKET CAPENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)$36.22B$60.27B
Dover Corporation (DOV)$29.23B$28.90B
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)$43.53B$41.15B
Xylem Inc. (XYL)$25.76B$33.61B
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB)$25.71B$25.77B
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)$48.96B$32.93B
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)$49.11B$42.57B
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$51.06B$49.14B
Fastenal Company (FAST)$52.90B$46.22B
Fortive Corporation (FTV)$18.62B$20.30B

Enterprise Value Calculation

Market Cap

$36.22B

+

Total Debt

$4.97B

Cash

$1.63B

=

Enterprise Value

$60.27B

EV-Based Valuation Multiples

Why use EV instead of Market Cap?

  • EV accounts for debt - an acquirer must pay or assume it
  • EV deducts cash - the acquirer effectively receives it
  • EV enables fair comparison of companies with different capital structures
  • EV-based ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales) are capital structure neutral

Paychex, Inc. Enterprise Value (EV) Formula & Definition

Enterprise Value represents the total value of a company as if you were to acquire it completely - paying for equity while assuming debt and receiving cash.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Paychex, Inc. Enterprise Value (EV) FAQ

What is the enterprise value (EV) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The enterprise value (EV) for PAYX stock is $60.27B.

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.

Rochester, NY
16,500 employees
Industrials / Staffing & Employment Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Staffing & Employment Services
CEO
John Gibson Jr.