PAYC (Paycom Software) Tax Rate %: 27.64% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PAYC Paycom Software Inc PAYC
81 GF Score
Price $144.22
GF Value $256.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Paycom Software Tax Rate %?

Paycom Software PAYC -3.67% 81 Tax Rate % is 27.64% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAYC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $256.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Paycom Software's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil. Paycom Software's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $215 Mil. Therefore, Paycom Software's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.64%.

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Paycom Software Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

* 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.

Paycom Software Tax Rate % Chart

Paycom Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Paycom Software Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Paycom Software Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Paycom Software's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=166/619.4
=26.80 %

Paycom Software's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=59.5/215.3
=27.64 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 27.64% mean?
Paycom Software (PAYC) has a Tax Rate % of 27.64% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Paycom Software's Tax Rate % too high?
Paycom Software's current Tax Rate % is 27.64%. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Tax Rate % compare to ESTC and CVLT?
Paycom Software's Tax Rate % of 27.64% 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 Tax Rate % for a Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Paycom Software's current Tax Rate % is 27.64%. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $256.25, compared to a current price of $144.22 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.64%. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (PAYC), the current Tax Rate % is 27.64% as of Mar. 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 $144.22 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $256.25. GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PAYC:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.64%
  • GF Value™: $256.25 vs. price of $144.22 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 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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