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Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US70432V1026
CUSIP
70432V102
IPO Date
Apr 15, 2014

Highlights

Market Cap
$6.70B
Enterprise Value
$6.45B
EPS (TTM)
$8.11
PE Ratio
14.99
PEG Ratio
0.56
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.05B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.71B
EBITDA (TTM)
$771.90M
Year Range
$104.90 - $267.76
Target Price
$151.82
ROA (TTM)
5.97%
ROE (TTM)
26.19%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Paycom Software, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) has returned -23.52% so far this year and -43.92% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PAYC has achieved an annualized return of 13.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Paycom Software, Inc.

1D
0.47%
1M
-3.15%
YTD
-23.52%
6M
-41.31%
1Y
-43.92%
3Y*
-25.77%
5Y*
-19.89%
10Y*
13.38%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 2014, PAYC's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2014 with a return of +62.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, PAYC closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 31, 2024 with a return of +21.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 1, 2023 at -38.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-15.44%-6.62%-3.15%-23.52%
20251.26%5.74%-0.28%3.62%14.61%-10.69%0.06%-1.74%-8.37%-10.11%-13.65%-1.12%-21.70%
2024-7.97%-4.13%9.34%-5.54%-22.53%-1.57%16.60%-2.18%2.33%25.49%11.13%-11.62%-0.04%
20234.39%-10.77%5.17%-4.49%-3.40%14.68%14.79%-19.94%-12.06%-5.52%-25.69%13.80%-33.06%
2022-19.24%1.17%2.11%-18.74%1.02%-1.48%17.98%6.27%-6.04%4.85%-1.99%-8.49%-25.26%
2021-16.03%-1.45%-1.12%3.88%-14.26%10.28%10.05%22.22%1.40%10.51%-20.15%-5.10%-8.19%

Benchmark Metrics

Paycom Software, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.85%, beta of 1.40, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2014.

  • This stock captured 139.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.73% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
11.85%
Beta
1.40
0.29
Upside Capture
139.23%
Downside Capture
104.73%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PAYC ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


PAYC Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
PAYC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PAYC Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
PAYC Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
PAYC Calmar Ratio Rank: 1313
Calmar Ratio Rank
PAYC Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PAYCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.15

0.90

-2.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.76

1.39

-3.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.79

1.21

-0.42

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.77

1.40

-2.17

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.42

6.61

-8.03

Explore PAYC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Paycom Software, Inc. provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.50%0.60%0.70%0.80%0.90%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$1.50$1.50$1.50$1.13

Dividend yield

1.23%0.94%0.73%0.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Paycom Software, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.38
2025$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.50
2024$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.50
2023$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.13

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Paycom Software, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.23%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Paycom Software, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.79%, which is below the market average. This means Paycom Software, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Paycom Software, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Paycom Software, Inc. was 78.90%, occurring on Feb 23, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Paycom Software, Inc. drawdown is 77.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.9%Nov 3, 20211079Feb 23, 2026
-51.14%Feb 5, 202042Apr 3, 2020127Oct 5, 2020169
-50.8%Nov 5, 201565Feb 9, 2016105Jul 11, 2016170
-34.32%Dec 23, 202096May 12, 202160Aug 6, 2021156
-31.7%Sep 17, 201869Dec 24, 201829Feb 6, 201998

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Paycom Software, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Paycom Software, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PAYC, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PAYC has a P/E ratio of 15.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PAYC compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. PAYC currently has a PEG ratio of 0.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PAYC relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PAYC has a P/S ratio of 3.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PAYC in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PAYC has a P/B value of 3.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items