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Paylocity HoldingSTU:0P7 +2.80%82 EV-to-FCF is 16.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 72.03. GuruFocus rates STU:0P7 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €196.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, Paylocity Holding ranks worse than 52.48% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Paylocity Holding's Enterprise Value is €5,820 Mil.
Paylocity Holding's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €362 Mil. Therefore, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0P7'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.87 Med: 72.03 Max: 429.39
Current: 15.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Paylocity Holding was 429.39. The lowest was 11.87. And the median was 72.03.
STU:0P7's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.48% of 1595
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.76
vs STU:0P7: 15.74
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €110.00.
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 €4.038.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Paylocity Holding EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Paylocity Holding EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Paylocity Holding's current Enterprise Value is €5,820 Mil.
Paylocity Holding's Free Cash Flow 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 €362 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 (STU:0P7) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Paylocity Holding and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 72.03. Over the past decade, Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.87 to 429.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #837 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF too high?
Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 16.06 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 72.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.87 to a high of 429.39. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Paylocity Holding's value of 16.06 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #837 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paylocity Holding has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paylocity Holding's EV-to-FCF compare to DUOL and NAVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paylocity Holding ranks #837 out of 1595 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Paylocity Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Paylocity Holding's value of 16.06 is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Paylocity Holding's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.87 to 429.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.03 vs. the industry median of 14.76, 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-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.76, based on 1,595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 16.06 is 8.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Paylocity Holding and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paylocity Holding's current EV-to-FCF is 16.06, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 72.03. 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 (STU:0P7) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €196.54, compared to a current price of €110.00 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.06, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 72.03 and 8.8% above the Software industry median of 14.76. Paylocity Holding's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paylocity Holding (STU:0P7), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.06 as of Jul. 17, 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 (STU:0P7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paylocity Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €110.00 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of €196.54.
GuruFocus considers Paylocity Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0P7:
EV-to-FCF: 16.06 (78% below median its 10-year median of 72.03)
GF Value™: €196.54 vs. price of €110.00 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Software median (#837 of 1595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0P7 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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