Paychex (FRA:PCX) YoY EPS Growth: 37.83% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:PCX Paychex Inc FRA:PCX
93 GF Score
Price €98.47
GF Value €136.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Paychex YoY EPS Growth?

Paychex FRA:PCX -2.56% 93 YoY EPS Growth is 37.83% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCX with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €136.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Paychex's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 37.83%.

Paychex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.00.

Paychex YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paychex's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Paychex Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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Paychex Quarterly Data
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Paychex YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Paychex's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: May. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: May. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: May. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: May. 2025 ) |
=(4.186-4.062)/ | 4.062 |
=3.05 %

Paychex's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(1.002-0.727)/ | 0.727 |
=37.83 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 37.83% mean?
Paychex (FRA:PCX) has a YoY EPS Growth of 37.83% as of May. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Paychex and its competitors.
Is Paychex's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Paychex's current YoY EPS Growth is 37.83%. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's YoY EPS Growth compare to TEAM and ROP?
Paychex's YoY EPS Growth of 37.83% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Paychex and its competitors. Paychex's current YoY EPS Growth is 37.83%. 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 €136.63, compared to a current price of €98.47 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 37.83%. Paychex's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (FRA:PCX), the current YoY EPS Growth is 37.83% 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 €98.47 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.63. GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PCX:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 37.83%
  • GF Value™: €136.63 vs. price of €98.47 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY, USA, 14625-2396
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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