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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Paychex's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €3,875 Mil. Paychex's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €13,845 Mil.
Therefore, Paychex's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.28.
If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.
Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.
Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.
Paychex Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Paychex Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset 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.
FRA:PCX vs ADSK, ROP, MSTR: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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.
Paychex Goodwill-to-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.
* 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 Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.28 as of May. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors.
Is Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Paychex's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to ADSK and ROP?
Paychex's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.28 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for a Software company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Software industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors. Paychex's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €136.73, compared to a current price of €105.96 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28. Paychex's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (FRA:PCX), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28 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 €105.96 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.73.
GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PCX:
Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.28
GF Value™: €136.73 vs. price of €105.96 (22.5% 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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