Forward PE Ratio: 19.40
The forward PE ratio is 19.40 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (19.40) = Close Price ($106.26) / Consensus Forward EPS ($5.49)
PAYX Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
19.40
PAYX Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Paychex, Inc.
Market Cap
$37.79B
Forward PE Ratio
19.40
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $37.79B | 19.40 |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $34.89B | 26.20 |
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)vs › | $41.89B | 12.64 |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $44.08B | 24.39 |
| MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)vs › | $30.40B | 43.37 |
| Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR)vs › | $30.15B | 21.88 |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $29.36B | 55.55 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $46.91B | 78.01 |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $46.97B | 39.72 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $28.49B | 19.82 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
21.8
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $5.49 implies +12.5% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.88.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $106.26 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-31 | $5.97 | $5.90 – $6.01 | 12 | 17.8x |
| 2028-05-31 | $6.41 | $6.15 – $6.51 | 10 | 16.6x |
| 2029-05-31 | $6.83 | $6.78 – $6.86 | 1 | 15.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The forward PE ratio for PAYX stock is 19.40.
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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.