PCTY (Paylocity Holding) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp PCTY
75 GF Score
Price $124.48
GF Value $226.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Paylocity Holding GF Value Rank?

Paylocity Holding PCTY +5.03% 75 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PCTY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $226.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Paylocity Holding has the GF Value Rank of 4.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Paylocity Holding GF Value Rank Related Terms

PCTY vs DUOL, NAVN, CVLT: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
Paylocity Holding (PCTY) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Paylocity Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank too high?
Paylocity Holding's current GF Value Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Paylocity Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank compare to DUOL and NAVN?
Paylocity Holding's GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Paylocity Holding's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Software company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Paylocity Holding and its competitors. Paylocity Holding's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 (PCTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $226.50, compared to a current price of $124.48 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Paylocity Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paylocity Holding (PCTY), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 (PCTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paylocity Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $124.48 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $226.50. GuruFocus considers Paylocity Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PCTY:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $226.50 vs. price of $124.48 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Paylocity Holding Business Description

Address 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
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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