Paylocity Holding's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.89.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.67.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Paylocity Holding was 25.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 53.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 43.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Paylocity Holding's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PCTY'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.9 Med: 52.75 Max: 106.3
Current: 53.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Paylocity Holding was 106.30% per year. The lowest was 13.90% per year. And the median was 52.75% per year.
PCTY's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 86.65% of 2127
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 12.1
vs PCTY: 53.10
Paylocity Holding (NAS:PCTY) 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.
Paylocity Holding EBIT per Share Related Terms
Paylocity Holding EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paylocity Holding'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.67
* 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.
Paylocity Holding (PCTY) has a EBIT per Share of $6.67 as of Mar. 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 Paylocity Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #284 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Paylocity Holding's EBIT per Share too high?
Paylocity Holding's current EBIT per Share is $6.67. The Software industry median EBIT per Share is 12.10. Paylocity Holding's value of $6.67 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #284 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paylocity Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paylocity Holding's EBIT per Share compare to DUOL and NAVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #284 out of 2127 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Paylocity Holding in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.10. Paylocity Holding's value of $6.67 is 44.9% below this benchmark. 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. Paylocity Holding's current EBIT per Share of $6.67 is 44.9% 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 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 Paylocity Holding 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. Paylocity Holding's current EBIT per Share is $6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paylocity Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paylocity Holding (PCTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $226.03, compared to a current price of $115.10 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $6.67 and 44.9% below the Software industry median of 12.10. Paylocity Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Paylocity Holding (PCTY), the current EBIT per Share is $6.67 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 Paylocity Holding (PCTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paylocity Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $115.10 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $226.03.
GuruFocus considers Paylocity Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PCTY:
EBIT per Share: $6.67
GF Value™: $226.03 vs. price of $115.10 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Software median (#284 of 2127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, and human resources management solutions. With the addition of expense and IT management modules, Paylocity unifies back-office operations spanning HR, finance, and IT on a single platform and bills customers on a subscription basis. The firm's customer base skews toward the midmarket and is primarily based in the US. As of fiscal 2025, Paylocity has nearly 42,000 customers.
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