Paychex (MEX:PAYX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN76.72 (As of May. 2026)

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MEX:PAYX Paychex Inc MEX:PAYX
87 GF Score
Price MXN1,670.00
GF Value MXN2,368.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Paychex Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Paychex MEX:PAYX 87 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN76.72 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PAYX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,368.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Paychex's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN24.945. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN76.72 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Paychex's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Paychex was 35.70% per year. The lowest was 5.80% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-24), Paychex's current stock price is MXN1670.00. Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN76.72. Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 21.77.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Paychex was 47.07. The lowest was 19.02. And the median was 32.45.


Paychex  (MEX:PAYX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=1670.00/76.72
=21.77

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Paychex was 47.07. The lowest was 19.02. And the median was 32.45.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Paychex Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Paychex Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Paychex Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Paychex Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 60.85 65.44 68.31 72.98 76.72

Paychex Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 72.98 85.00 90.78 111.24 76.72

MEX:PAYX vs ROP, WDAY, ADSK: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Paychex Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Paychex Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Paychex's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=24.945/335.1230*335.1230
=24.945

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Paychex Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201608 14.205 240.849 19.765
201611 5.202 241.353 7.223
201702 18.566 243.603 25.541
201705 8.431 244.733 11.545
201708 16.030 245.519 21.880
201711 5.068 246.669 6.885
201802 23.056 248.991 31.032
201805 14.148 251.588 18.846
201808 13.250 252.146 17.610
201811 10.505 252.038 13.968
201902 26.553 252.776 35.203
201905 11.545 256.092 15.108
201908 14.899 256.558 19.461
201911 12.806 257.208 16.685
202002 24.928 258.678 32.295
202005 21.703 256.394 28.367
202008 11.767 259.918 15.172
202011 10.120 260.229 13.033
202102 23.520 263.014 29.968
202105 19.699 269.195 24.523
202108 19.653 273.567 24.075
202111 8.012 277.948 9.660
202202 32.463 283.716 38.345
202205 20.970 292.296 24.043
202208 18.495 296.171 20.927
202211 17.110 297.711 19.260
202302 27.242 300.840 30.346
202305 18.195 304.127 20.049
202308 30.444 307.026 33.230
202311 12.985 307.051 14.172
202402 29.758 310.326 32.136
202405 8.474 314.069 9.042
202408 27.825 314.796 29.622
202411 13.974 315.493 14.843
202502 37.836 319.082 39.738
202505 15.193 321.465 15.839
202508 34.526 323.976 35.714
202511 19.459 324.122 20.119
202602 36.477 326.785 37.408
202605 24.945 335.123 24.945

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN76.72 mean?
Paychex (MEX:PAYX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN76.72 as of May. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors.
Is Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Paychex's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN76.72. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ROP and WDAY?
Paychex's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN76.72 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Software company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors. Paychex's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN76.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paychex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paychex (MEX:PAYX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,368.25, compared to a current price of MXN1,670.00 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN76.72. Paychex's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (MEX:PAYX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN76.72 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Paychex (MEX:PAYX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paychex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,670.00 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,368.25. GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PAYX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN76.72
  • GF Value™: MXN2,368.25 vs. price of MXN1,670.00 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PAYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paychex Business Description

Address 911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY, USA, 14625-2396
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2025, Paychex has approximately 800,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
87GF Score

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