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Paycom SoftwareMEX:PAYC 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 17.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:PAYC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,602.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, Paycom Software ranks worse than 87.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PAYC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.86 Med: 17.2 Max: 46.93
Current: 8.42
During the past years, Paycom Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 46.93. The lowest was 6.86. And the median was 17.20.
MEX:PAYC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.99% of 1591
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs MEX:PAYC: 8.42
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 Mar. 2026 was MXN314.102. 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 MXN315.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) 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
MEX:PAYC vs ESTC, CVLT, NAVN: 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.
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
* 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.
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 7.93 mean?
Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 54% below median its historical median of 17.20. 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 #1400 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Paycom Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.20. 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 2.26. Paycom Software's value of 7.93 is 250.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #1400 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ESTC and CVLT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #1400 out of 1591 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 2.26. Paycom Software's value of 7.93 is 250.9% 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 17.20 vs. the industry median of 2.26, 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 2.26, based on 1,591 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 7.93 is 250.9% 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 2.26 — 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 7.93, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 17.20. 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 (MEX:PAYC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,602.66, compared to a current price of MXN2,500.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.20 and 250.9% above the Software industry median of 2.26. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 (MEX:PAYC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,500.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,602.66.
GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PAYC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.93 (54% below median its 10-year median of 17.20)
GF Value™: MXN4,602.66 vs. price of MXN2,500.00 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 250.9% above the Software median (#1400 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PAYC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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