Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Current Ratio: 1.28
Is Paychex, Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
Paychex, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.28 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.28, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.23–1.37).
The current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is 1.28 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.40% (1.33).
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PAYX Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
1.28
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.33
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.30
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.28
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.21
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.18
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.17
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+8.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.96%
PAYX Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.28 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 1.79 | 1.92 | 1.61 | 1.53 |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $43.53B | 1.11 | 1.21 | 1.22 | 1.23 |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $25.76B | 1.63 | 1.69 | 1.76 | 1.85 |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $25.71B | 1.72 | 1.68 | 1.71 | 1.72 |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.66 | 2.16 |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 1.14 | 1.11 | 1.17 | 1.20 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.43 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 4.85 | 4.76 | 4.51 | 4.39 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 0.71 | 0.93 | 1.21 | 1.18 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
1.28
Quick Ratio
1.28
Paychex, Inc. Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Paychex, Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.28.
- Is Paychex, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- Paychex, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.28 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.28, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.23–1.37).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The TTM average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.33.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.30.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.28.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.21.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.18.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for PAYX stock is 1.17.
Paychex, Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | 1.28 |
| 2024-05-31 | 1.37 |
| 2023-05-31 | 1.30 |
| 2022-05-31 | 1.25 |
| 2021-05-31 | 1.25 |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.23 |
| 2019-05-31 | 1.17 |
| 2018-05-31 | 1.09 |
| 2017-05-31 | 1.12 |
| 2016-05-31 | 1.11 |
| 2015-05-31 | 1.12 |
| 2014-05-31 | 1.13 |
| 2013-05-31 | 1.13 |
| 2012-05-31 | 1.07 |
| 2011-05-31 | 1.12 |
| 2010-05-31 | 1.11 |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.15 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.11 |
| 2007-05-31 | 1.15 |
| 2006-05-31 | 1.16 |
| 2005-05-31 | 1.25 |
| 2004-05-31 | 1.21 |
| 2003-05-31 | 1.17 |
| 2002-05-31 | 1.39 |
| 2001-05-31 | 1.30 |
| 2000-05-31 | 1.25 |
| 1999-05-31 | 1.25 |
| 1998-05-31 | 1.22 |
| 1997-05-31 | 1.21 |
| 1996-05-31 | 5.88 |
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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.