Paycom Software (LTS:0KGH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.14 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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LTS:0KGH Paycom Software Inc LTS:0KGH
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Price $222.00
GF Value $269.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Paycom Software LTS:0KGH +1.23% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.14 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 17.13. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KGH with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Software companies, Paycom Software ranks worse than 93.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Paycom Software's current share price is $222.00. Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.90. Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0KGH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.86   Med: 17.13   Max: 46.93
Current: 13.08

During the past years, Paycom Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 46.93. The lowest was 6.86. And the median was 17.13.

LTS:0KGH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.39% of 1542 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs LTS:0KGH: 13.08

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Paycom Software's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.901. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $16.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Paycom Software  (LTS:0KGH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Paycom Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 39.82 21.02 16.24 10.03

Paycom Software Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 16.10 13.70 10.03 7.34 7.40

LTS:0KGH vs TTAN, PCTY, IDCC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Paycom Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=222.00/16.90
=13.14

* 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.

Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Paycom Software's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.901/333.9520*333.9520
=12.901

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Paycom Software Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.263 241.428 3.130
201612 2.033 241.432 2.812
201703 2.549 243.801 3.492
201706 2.504 244.955 3.414
201709 2.705 246.819 3.660
201712 4.867 246.524 6.593
201803 5.750 249.554 7.695
201806 5.715 251.989 7.574
201809 6.242 252.439 8.258
201812 5.844 251.233 7.768
201903 6.938 254.202 9.115
201906 7.544 256.143 9.836
201909 8.237 256.759 10.713
201912 9.133 256.974 11.869
202003 10.409 258.115 13.467
202006 10.173 257.797 13.178
202009 10.978 260.280 14.085
202012 11.355 260.474 14.558
202103 12.911 264.877 16.278
202106 13.679 271.696 16.813
202109 14.231 274.310 17.325
202112 15.406 278.802 18.453
202203 17.392 287.504 20.202
202206 17.181 296.311 19.364
202209 18.601 296.808 20.929
202212 20.437 296.797 22.995
202303 23.059 301.836 25.513
202306 24.275 305.109 26.570
202309 24.633 307.789 26.727
202312 23.051 306.746 25.095
202403 25.427 312.332 27.187
202406 25.405 314.175 27.004
202409 26.208 315.301 27.758
202412 28.229 315.605 29.870
202503 30.664 319.799 32.021
202506 32.062 322.561 33.194
202509 30.935 324.800 31.807
202512 31.597 324.054 32.562
202603 17.418 330.213 17.615
202606 12.901 333.952 12.901

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.14 mean?
Paycom Software (LTS:0KGH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.14 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 17.13. Over the past decade, Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.86 to 46.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #1440 out of 1542 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Paycom Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.14 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 17.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.86 to a high of 46.93. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Paycom Software's value of 13.14 is 461.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #1440 out of 1542 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TTAN and PCTY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #1440 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Paycom Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Paycom Software's value of 13.14 is 461.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Paycom Software's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.86 to 46.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.13 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Paycom Software has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.34, based on 1,542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paycom Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.14 is 461.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paycom Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.14, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 17.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paycom Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software (LTS:0KGH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.02, compared to a current price of $222.00 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.14, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 17.13 and 461.5% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (LTS:0KGH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.14 as of Aug. 20, 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 Paycom Software (LTS:0KGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $222.00 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.02. GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0KGH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.14 (23% below median its 10-year median of 17.13)
  • GF Value™: $269.02 vs. price of $222.00 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 461.5% above the Software median (#1440 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KGH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paycom Software Business Description

Address 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73142
Founded in 1998, Paycom is a human capital management software-as-a-service provider addressing customer requirements surrounding payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management, as well as time and labor. The company services businesses of all sizes within the United States and internationally. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of subscriptions providing access to its HCM platform. To a lesser extent, the company also generates revenue from implementation services provided to customers as well as interest income generated from customer funds. As of fiscal 2024, the company serviced slightly over 37,500 customers and stored data on over 7 million employees.
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