Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Goodwill

: $1,834 Mil (As of Feb. 2023)

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A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Paychex's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2023 was $1,834 Mil.

Paychex Goodwill Historical Data

The historical data trend for Paychex's Goodwill can be seen below:

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Paychex Annual Data

Trend

May13

May14

May15

May16

May17

May18

May19

May20

May21

May22

Goodwill

814.00

1,782.60

1,791.10

1,820.70

1,831.50

Paychex Quarterly Data
	May18	Aug18	Nov18	Feb19	May19	Aug19	Nov19	Feb20	May20	Aug20	Nov20	Feb21	May21	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23
Goodwill																1,831.80	1,831.50	1,825.30	1,830.00	1,833.60

Paychex Goodwill Calculation

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Goodwill is considered an intangible asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment. The goodwill account can be found in the assets portion of a company's balance sheet.

Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Goodwill Explanation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2022 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: May. 2022 )	=	Goodwill	/	Total Assets
	=	1831.5	/	9635.2
	=	0.19

Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2023 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Feb. 2023 )	=	Goodwill	/	Total Assets
	=	1833.6	/	10603.6
	=	0.17

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.

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Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Business Description

Industry

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Address

911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY, USA, 14625-2396

Website

https://www.paychex.com

Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.

Executives

Kevin A Price	director	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Karen E. Saunders-mcclendon	officer: VP, Chief Human Resources Offi	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Robert L. Schrader	officer: VP/Controller	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Kara Wilson	director	C/O SUCCESSFACTORS, INC., 1500 FASHION ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, SAN MATEO CA 94404
Tom Bonadio	director	1021 HOWARD AVE, SAN CARLOS CA 94070
John B Gibson	officer: Sr. VP, Service	CONVERGYS CORPORATION, 201 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Mark Anthony Bottini	officer: Sr. VP of Sales	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Kevin N Hill	officer: Vice President	50 WREN FIELD LN, PITTSFORD NY 114534
Michael E Gioja	officer: Sr. Vice President	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Rebecca F Bernson	officer: Sr. Vice President, Sales	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Efrain Rivera	officer: Sr. Vice President, CFO	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Laurie L. Zaucha	officer: Vice President	400 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK, FAIRPORT NY 14450
Joseph Doody	director	CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC, 25 GREENS HILL LANE PO BOX 866, RUTLAND VT 05701
Delbert M Humenik	officer: Sr. Vice President	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Jennifer R. Vossler	officer: VP/Controller	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625