PCTY
BULLISH
$100.66
Live
Paylocity Holding Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $166.52
(+65.4%)
$92.99
52W Range
$201.97
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 17, 2026
Market cap
$5.47B
P/E
23.68
ROE
21.0%
Profit margin
14.2%
Debt/Equity
0.12
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
PCTY exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a very low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12, indicating a robust balance sheet. While the stock is currently in a severe technical downtrend (down 45.2% over 1 year), it is trading at a significant discount to its growth-based intrinsic value of $125.38 and its analyst target of $166.52. The company maintains high gross margins (69.14%) and a consistent track record of earnings beats over 25 quarters. The bullish outlook is based on a valuation disconnect where strong operational performance is not yet reflected in the current share price.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12
High profitability margins (Gross Margin 69.14%, ROE 20.99%)
Attractive Forward P/E of 12.06 relative to historical tech multiples
Key Risks
Severe negative price momentum (Technical Trend 0/100)
Bearish insider sentiment with 11 sell transactions and 0 buys
Alarmingly low Quick Ratio (0.04) suggesting liquidity constraints in immediate assets
Decelerating revenue growth (10.40% YoY) compared to high earnings growth
Significant gap between Graham Number ($44.15) and current price
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$122.5
+21.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
52
Moderate
72
65
40
85
0
AI Verdict
Fundamental Value Play
Key drivers: Strong F-Score, Earnings beat consistency, Low Forward P/E, Technical collapse
Confidence
80%
Value
72/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 12.06 is very attractive
- PEG ratio of 1.11 suggests fair valuation relative to growth
Watchpoints
- Trades at a high premium to Graham Number ($44.15)
Future
65/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY Earnings Growth (39.40%)
- High analyst target price ($166.52)
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is modest at 10.40%
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long-term history of earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Devastating 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y price performance
Health
85/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.12)
Watchpoints
- Quick Ratio of 0.04 is a liquidity red flag
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$100.66
Analyst Target
$166.52
Upside/Downside
+65.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PCTY and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-16
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PCTY
Paylocity Holding Corporation
Primary
|
-47.3% | -49.3% | -45.2% | -32.2% | -9.2% | +5.8% |
|
LYFT
Lyft, Inc.
Peer
|
-78.3% | +33.7% | +25.0% | -32.0% | +4.1% | -0.7% |
|
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
Peer
|
-43.5% | +9.1% | +140.8% | +57.8% | +5.6% | +11.7% |
|
BLSH
Bullish
Peer
|
-47.4% | -47.4% | -47.4% | -47.4% | -16.6% | -8.4% |
|
FROG
JFrog Ltd.
Peer
|
-13.2% | +114.2% | +40.9% | -7.1% | +8.7% | -12.2% |
PCT
Paylocity Holding Corporation
Primary
5Y
-47.3%
3Y
-49.3%
1Y
-45.2%
6M
-32.2%
1M
-9.2%
1W
+5.8%
LYF
Lyft, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-78.3%
3Y
+33.7%
1Y
+25.0%
6M
-32.0%
1M
+4.1%
1W
-0.7%
IPG
IPG Photonics Corporation
Peer
5Y
-43.5%
3Y
+9.1%
1Y
+140.8%
6M
+57.8%
1M
+5.6%
1W
+11.7%
BLS
Bullish
Peer
5Y
-47.4%
3Y
-47.4%
1Y
-47.4%
6M
-47.4%
1M
-16.6%
1W
-8.4%
FRO
JFrog Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-13.2%
3Y
+114.2%
1Y
+40.9%
6M
-7.1%
1M
+8.7%
1W
-12.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.68
Forward P/E
12.06
PEG Ratio
1.11
P/B Ratio
4.94
P/S Ratio
3.26
EV/Revenue
3.21
EV/EBITDA
14.17
Market Cap
$5.47B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
14.19%
Operating Margin
16.88%
Gross Margin
69.14%
ROE
20.99%
ROA
3.46%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+10.4%
Earnings Growth
+39.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+10.39%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+34.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.12
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.04
Good
Quick Ratio
0.04
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.02
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
67.8%
Op. Margin
16.9%
Net Margin
12.1%
Total Assets
$7.0B
Liabilities
$5.9B
Equity
$1.1B
Debt/Equity
5.35x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
84%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-05
$0.92
+10.5% surprise
2025-11-04
$1.75
+11.3% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.86
+14.9% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing PCTY against 436 companies in the Technology sector
(37 bullish, 154 neutral, 245 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.68
This Stock
vs
89.73
Sector Avg
-73.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
20.99%
This Stock
vs
-34.11%
Sector Avg
-161.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
14.19%
This Stock
vs
-13.06%
Sector Avg
-208.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.12
This Stock
vs
0.68
Sector Avg
-82.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
10.4%
This Stock
vs
5682.49%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.04
This Stock
vs
3.94
Sector Avg
-73.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PCTY
Paylocity Holding Corporation
|
BULLISH | $5.47B | 23.68 | 21.0% | 14.2% | $100.66 | |
|
LYFT
Lyft, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.43B | 2.0 | 140.8% | 45.0% | $13.6 | Compare |
|
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $5.4B | 174.41 | 1.5% | 3.1% | $127.32 | Compare |
|
BLSH
Bullish
|
BEARISH | $5.39B | - | -% | -30.7% | $35.75 | Compare |
|
FROG
JFrog Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.39B | - | -8.6% | -13.5% | $44.46 | Compare |
PCTY
Paylocity...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$5.5B
P/E
23.7
ROE
21.0%
Price
$100.66
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | CAPPOTELLI ANDREW | Officer | Sale | 70 | $7,874 |
| 2026-02-24 | ROST NICHOLAS | Officer and Treasurer | Sale | 307 | $31,308 |
| 2026-02-19 | CAPPOTELLI ANDREW | Officer | Sale | 845 | $92,054 |
| 2026-02-19 | ROST NICHOLAS | Officer and Treasurer | Sale | 329 | $35,841 |
| 2026-02-19 | GLENN RYAN | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 3,279 | $353,590 |
| 2026-02-19 | SCUTT JOSHUA MICHAEL | Officer | Sale | 4,054 | $439,152 |
| 2026-02-13 | WILLIAMS TOBY J. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 8,000 | $837,194 |
| 2025-12-11 | BEAUCHAMP STEVEN RAYMOND | Officer and Director | Gift | 15,800 | - |
| 2025-12-04 | CAPPOTELLI ANDREW | Officer | Sale | 69 | $10,136 |
| 2025-11-26 | CAPPOTELLI ANDREW | Officer | Sale | 987 | $145,316 |
| 2025-11-19 | ROST NICHOLAS | Officer and Treasurer | Sale | 359 | $52,077 |
| 2025-11-19 | GLENN RYAN | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 1,737 | $249,528 |
CAPPOTELLI ANDREW
Officer
2026-03-04
70 shares
·
$7,874
ROST NICHOLAS
Officer and Treasurer
2026-02-24
307 shares
·
$31,308
CAPPOTELLI ANDREW
Officer
2026-02-19
845 shares
·
$92,054
ROST NICHOLAS
Officer and Treasurer
2026-02-19
329 shares
·
$35,841
GLENN RYAN
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-19
3,279 shares
·
$353,590
SCUTT JOSHUA MICHAEL
Officer
2026-02-19
4,054 shares
·
$439,152
WILLIAMS TOBY J.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-13
8,000 shares
·
$837,194
BEAUCHAMP STEVEN RAYMOND
Officer and Director
2025-12-11
15,800 shares
CAPPOTELLI ANDREW
Officer
2025-12-04
69 shares
·
$10,136
CAPPOTELLI ANDREW
Officer
2025-11-26
987 shares
·
$145,316
ROST NICHOLAS
Officer and Treasurer
2025-11-19
359 shares
·
$52,077
GLENN RYAN
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-19
1,737 shares
·
$249,528
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
PCTY filed its annual 10-K report on August 6, 2025, which includes detailed disclosures regarding its business operations, risk factors, and financial condition. While specific financial metrics and risk details were not provided in the excerpts, the filing contains comprehensive analysis within the MD&A and Risk Factors sections.
8-K
10-Q
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
21 analysts
Jefferies
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-02-06
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Stifel
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Citizens
2026-02-06
Market Outperform
Market Outperform
Truist Securities
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2026-02-06
Overweight
Overweight
Mizuho
2026-02-06
Outperform
Outperform
BTIG
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-01-12
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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