Paychex (FRA:PCX) Stock Based Compensation: €82 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


FRA:PCX Paychex Inc FRA:PCX
85 GF Score
Price €94.10
GF Value €136.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Paychex Stock Based Compensation?

Paychex FRA:PCX +1.95% 85 Stock Based Compensation is €82 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €136.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Paychex's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €18 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €82 Mil.

Paychex Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Paychex Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Paychex Stock Based Compensation Chart

Paychex Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €82 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €82 Mil mean?
Paychex (FRA:PCX) has a Stock Based Compensation of €82 Mil as of May. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Paychex and its competitors.
Is Paychex's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Paychex's current Stock Based Compensation is €82 Mil. Overall, Paychex has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paychex's Stock Based Compensation compare to ROP and WDAY?
Paychex's Stock Based Compensation of €82 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Paychex and its competitors. Paychex's current Stock Based Compensation is €82 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €136.31, compared to a current price of €94.10 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €82 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paychex (FRA:PCX), the current Stock Based Compensation is €82 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 €94.10 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.31. GuruFocus considers Paychex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PCX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €82 Mil
  • GF Value™: €136.31 vs. price of €94.10 (31% 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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