Paychex's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €1.48.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €6.13.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Paychex was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Paychex's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PCX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 8.8 Max: 76.9
Current: 7.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Paychex was 76.90% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.
FRA:PCX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 56.89% of 2127
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 12.1
vs FRA:PCX: 7.50
Paychex's EBIT for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €530 Mil.
Paychex (FRA:PCX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Paychex EBIT per Share Related Terms
Paychex EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paychex's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €6.13
* 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 (FRA:PCX) has a EBIT per Share of €6.13 as of May. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paychex ranks #1210 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Paychex's EBIT per Share too high?
Paychex's current EBIT per Share is €6.13. Based on the distribution chart, Paychex ranks #1210 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's EBIT per Share compare to ROP and WDAY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paychex ranks #1210 out of 2127 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Paychex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 12.10, based on 2,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paychex's current EBIT per Share is €6.13. 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 (FRA:PCX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.70, compared to a current price of €90.20 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €6.13. Paychex's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (FRA:PCX), the current EBIT per Share is €6.13 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 (FRA:PCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paychex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €90.20 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €132.70.
GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PCX:
EBIT per Share: €6.13
GF Value™: €132.70 vs. price of €90.20 (32% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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