PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) Financial Ratio Screen
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Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: May 2026. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Business activity evidence
Activity assessment in progress
The supplied classification (Software - Application) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.
Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.
Profile description reviewed: Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company also provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services; HCM solutions from recruiting and hiring to retirement; and talent management and talent acquisition services. In addition, it offers payroll solutions, including calculation, preparation, and delivery of employee payroll checks; production of internal accounting records and management reports; preparation of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns; and collection and remittance of clients' payroll obligations. Further, the company provides workforce management solutions; benefits administration solutions; digital marketplace for earned wages, financial wellness solutions, and voluntary lifestyle benefits; administrative services organization HR outsourcing solutions; solutions to payroll and non-payroll customers; retirement and funding solutions; and insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. Additionally, it offers payroll, HR, employee benefits administration, retirement, insurance, risk management outsourcing, and access to professionally trained HR representatives, virtually and on-site. It markets and sells its solutions primarily through its direct sales force. Paychex, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings
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Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)
The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from May 2026
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | 28.5% / 30% | 7.0% / 30% | 20.6% / 30% | 0.97% / 5% | FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED* |
| FTSE | 28.5% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 20.6% / 50% | 0.97% / 5% | FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED* |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 67.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 38.3% | |
| Net Margin | 26.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.3B |
| Total Debt | $4.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 124.0 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $16.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $124.47 |
| 50-Day MA | $111.52 |
| 200-Day MA | $103.44 |
| Avg Volume | 3.2M |
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52-Week Range
$85.45
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-08-25 for the financial period May 2026. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.
About PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company also provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services; HCM solutions from recruiting and hiring to retirement; and talent management and talent acquisition services. In addition, it offers payroll solutions, including calculation, preparation, and delivery of employee payroll checks; production of internal accounting records and management reports; preparation of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns; and collection and remittance of clients' payroll obligations. Further, the company provides workforce management solutions; benefits administration solutions; digital marketplace for earned wages, financial wellness solutions, and voluntary lifestyle benefits; administrative services organization HR outsourcing solutions; solutions to payroll and non-payroll customers; retirement and funding solutions; and insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. Additionally, it offers payroll, HR, employee benefits administration, retirement, insurance, risk management outsourcing, and access to professionally trained HR representatives, virtually and on-site. It markets and sells its solutions primarily through its direct sales force. Paychex, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
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Is PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is PAYCHEX INC's debt ratio?
PAYCHEX INC's debt ratio is 28.5% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are PAYCHEX INC's key financial metrics?
PAYCHEX INC has a market capitalization of USD 44820M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 25.5, and revenue of $6.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 67.2% and a net margin of 26.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: May 2026. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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