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Paylocity HoldingPCTY +3.91%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 70.42. GuruFocus rates PCTY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $227.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Paylocity Holding ranks worse than 61.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Paylocity Holding's enterprise value is $6,545 Mil.
Paylocity Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $477 Mil. Therefore, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PCTY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.48 Med: 70.42 Max: 225.32
Current: 13.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Paylocity Holding was 225.32. The lowest was 10.48. And the median was 70.42.
PCTY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.29% of 1958
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.28
vs PCTY: 13.73
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Paylocity Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Paylocity Holding's share price for today is $125.315.
Paylocity Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $4.690.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Paylocity Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Paylocity Holding's current Enterprise Value is $6,545 Mil.
Paylocity Holding's EBITDA 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 $477 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 13.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Paylocity Holding. This is 81% below median its historical median of 70.42. Over the past decade, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.48 to 225.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #1200 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.73 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 70.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.48 to a high of 225.32. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. Paylocity Holding's value of 13.73 is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #1200 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paylocity Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paylocity Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TTAN and IDCC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #1200 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Paylocity Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. Paylocity Holding's value of 13.73 is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Paylocity Holding's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.48 to 225.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.42 vs. the industry median of 10.28, Paylocity Holding 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.28, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.73 is 33.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Paylocity Holding. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 70.42. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $227.16, compared to a current price of $125.32 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 70.42 and 33.6% above the Software industry median of 10.28. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paylocity Holding (PCTY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73 as of Jul. 27, 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 $125.32 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $227.16.
GuruFocus considers Paylocity Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PCTY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.73 (81% below median its 10-year median of 70.42)
GF Value™: $227.16 vs. price of $125.32 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Software median (#1200 of 1958)
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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