How Does PAYC Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Here is how Paycom Software (PAYC) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- PAYC’s operating margin of 28.1% is high, higher than most peers though lower than PAYX (39.6%).
- PAYC’s revenue growth of 10.2% in the last 12 months is strong, outpacing ACN, ADP, PAYX, CTSH, PCTY.
- PAYC gained 20.0% in the past year and trades at a PE of 27.0, outperforming its peers.
As a quick background, Paycom Software provides cloud-based human capital management software-as-a-service for small to mid-sized U.S. companies, offering talent acquisition, applicant tracking, background checks, onboarding, and tax credit services.
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| PAYC | ACN | ADP | PAYX | CTSH | PCTY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 11.2 | 154.9 | 117.9 | 44.8 | 33.5 | 8.7 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 2.0 | 68.5 | 20.6 | 5.6 | 20.1 | 1.5 |
| PE Ratio | 27.0 | 19.5 | 28.9 | 27.1 | 14.2 | 40.8 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 10.2% | 6.2% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 28.1% | 15.4% | 26.3% | 39.6% | 15.4% | 18.1% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 18.1% | 15.0% | 21.4% | 30.7% | 10.6% | 22.1% |
| 12M Market Return | 20.0% | -30.2% | 4.0% | -7.8% | -10.7% | -8.1% |
Why does this matter? PAYC just went down -10.7% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell PAYC Stock to see if Paycom Software is really a falling knife. Sharp dips often come with rebound opportunities – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through PAYC Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
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Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYC | 10.2% | – | 11.2% | 23.2% | 30.3% |
| ACN | 6.2% | – | 1.2% | 4.1% | 21.9% |
| ADP | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.2% | |
| PAYX | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.6% | |
| CTSH | 4.1% | – | 2.0% | -0.4% | 5.0% |
| PCTY | 7.0% | 13.7% | 19.4% | 37.8% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYC | 28.1% | – | 33.7% | 26.6% | 27.5% |
| ACN | 15.4% | – | 14.8% | 13.7% | 15.2% |
| ADP | 26.3% | 26.3% | 25.8% | 25.0% | |
| PAYX | 39.6% | 39.6% | 41.2% | 40.6% | |
| CTSH | 15.4% | – | 15.3% | 15.1% | 15.3% |
| PCTY | 18.1% | 19.1% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYC | 27.0 | – | 22.9 | 35.0 | 63.8 |
| ACN | 19.5 | – | 30.4 | 32.2 | 24.6 |
| ADP | 28.9 | 29.2 | 25.5 | 29.0 | |
| PAYX | 27.1 | 30.5 | 25.4 | 26.7 | |
| CTSH | 14.2 | – | 17.0 | 17.9 | 12.9 |
| PCTY | 40.8 | 48.9 | 44.8 | 76.8 |
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