PAYC (Paycom Software) Insider Ownership: 12.19 % (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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PAYC Paycom Software Inc PAYC
84 GF Score
Price $238.53
GF Value $271.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Paycom Software Insider Ownership?

Paycom Software PAYC +0.63% 84 Insider Ownership is 12.19 % as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAYC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $271.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Paycom Software's insider ownership is 12.19%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Paycom Software's Institutional Ownership is 97.35%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Paycom Software's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 86.06%.

Paycom Software Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Paycom Software Insider Ownership Chart

Paycom Software Historical Data

The historical data trend for Paycom Software can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 11.06 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.12 11.39 11.65 13.29 13.32 12.19
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Paycom Software Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 12.19 % mean?
Paycom Software (PAYC) has a Insider Ownership of 12.19 % as of Aug. 30, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors.
Is Paycom Software's Insider Ownership too high?
Paycom Software's current Insider Ownership is 12.19 %. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Insider Ownership compare to ESTC and BSY?
Paycom Software's Insider Ownership of 12.19 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Software company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Software industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. Paycom Software's current Insider Ownership is 12.19 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paycom Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software (PAYC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $271.50, compared to a current price of $238.53 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 12.19 %. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (PAYC), the current Insider Ownership is 12.19 % as of Aug. 30, 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 Paycom Software (PAYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $238.53 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $271.50. GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PAYC:

  • Insider Ownership: 12.19 %
  • GF Value™: $271.50 vs. price of $238.53 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PAYC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Paycom Software Business Description

Address 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73142
Founded in 1998, Paycom is a human capital management software-as-a-service provider addressing customer requirements surrounding payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management, as well as time and labor. The company services businesses of all sizes within the United States and internationally. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of subscriptions providing access to its HCM platform. To a lesser extent, the company also generates revenue from implementation services provided to customers as well as interest income generated from customer funds. As of fiscal 2024, the company serviced slightly over 37,500 customers and stored data on over 7 million employees.
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