Paycom Software (MIL:1PAYC) Days Payable: 8.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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MIL:1PAYC Paycom Software Inc MIL:1PAYC
73 GF Score
Price €129.60
GF Value €221.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Paycom Software Days Payable?

Paycom Software MIL:1PAYC +1.41% 73 Days Payable is 8.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 19.33. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PAYC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €221.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,608 Software companies, Paycom Software ranks worse than 87.96% on this metric.

Paycom Software's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7 Mil. Paycom Software's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil. Hence, Paycom Software's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paycom Software's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1PAYC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.68   Med: 19.33   Max: 29.15
Current: 13.68

During the past 13 years, Paycom Software's highest Days Payable was 29.15. The lowest was 13.68. And the median was 19.33.

MIL:1PAYC's Days Payable is ranked worse than
87.96% of 2608 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 52.785 vs MIL:1PAYC: 13.68

Paycom Software's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (18.22) to Mar. 2026 (8.32). It may suggest that Paycom Software accelerated paying its suppliers.


Paycom Software Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

Paycom Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.61 18.42 20.10 20.32 17.61

Paycom Software Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable 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 18.22 15.33 21.61 14.01 8.32

MIL:1PAYC vs ESTC, CVLT, NAVN: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Paycom Software's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paycom Software's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paycom Software's Days Payable falls into.


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Paycom Software Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Paycom Software's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (22.825 + 5.636) / 2 ) / 294.972*365
=14.2305 / 294.972*365
=17.61

Paycom Software's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.636 + 8.131) / 2 ) / 75.515*365 / 4
=6.8835 / 75.515*365 / 4
=8.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 8.32 mean?
Paycom Software (MIL:1PAYC) has a Days Payable of 8.32 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 19.33. Over the past decade, Paycom Software's Days Payable has ranged from 13.68 to 29.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #2294 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Paycom Software's Days Payable too high?
Paycom Software's current Days Payable of 8.32 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 19.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.68 to a high of 29.15. The Software industry median Days Payable is 52.79. Paycom Software's value of 8.32 is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #2294 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Days Payable compare to ESTC and CVLT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paycom Software ranks #2294 out of 2608 companies for Days Payable. This places Paycom Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 52.79. Paycom Software's value of 8.32 is 84.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Paycom Software's own Days Payable has ranged from 13.68 to 29.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.33 vs. the industry median of 52.79, Paycom Software has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 52.79, based on 2,608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paycom Software's current Days Payable of 8.32 is 84.2% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 52.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paycom Software's current Days Payable is 8.32, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 19.33. 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 (MIL:1PAYC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €221.83, compared to a current price of €129.60 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 8.32, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 19.33 and 84.2% below the Software industry median of 52.79. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (MIL:1PAYC), the current Days Payable is 8.32 as of Mar. 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 (MIL:1PAYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €129.60 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €221.83. GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PAYC:

  • Days Payable: 8.32 (57% below median its 10-year median of 19.33)
  • GF Value™: €221.83 vs. price of €129.60 (41.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% below the Software median (#2294 of 2608)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1PAYC 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.
73GF Score

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