Paychex (FRA:PCX) Marketable Securities: €31 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:PCX Paychex Inc FRA:PCX
85 GF Score
Price €95.20
GF Value €134.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Paychex Marketable Securities?

Paychex FRA:PCX +2.09% 85 Marketable Securities is €31 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €134.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Paychex's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €31 Mil.

Paychex's annual Marketable Securities declined from May. 2024 (€31 Mil) to May. 2025 (€31 Mil) but then increased from May. 2025 (€31 Mil) to May. 2026 (€31 Mil).

Paychex  (FRA:PCX) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

Paychex Marketable Securities Related Terms

Paychex Marketable Securities Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paychex's Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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Paychex Marketable Securities Chart

Paychex Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Marketable Securities
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Paychex Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Paychex Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of €31 Mil mean?
Paychex (FRA:PCX) has a Marketable Securities of €31 Mil as of May. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors.
Is Paychex's Marketable Securities too high?
Paychex's current Marketable Securities is €31 Mil. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's Marketable Securities compare to ROP and WDAY?
Paychex's Marketable Securities of €31 Mil 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 Marketable Securities for a Software company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Software industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Paychex and its competitors. Paychex's current Marketable Securities is €31 Mil. 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 €134.61, compared to a current price of €95.20 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is €31 Mil. Paychex's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (FRA:PCX), the current Marketable Securities is €31 Mil 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 €95.20 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €134.61. GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PCX:

  • Marketable Securities: €31 Mil
  • GF Value™: €134.61 vs. price of €95.20 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 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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