PAYX EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
PAYX's ev/ebitda is lower than 95% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
PAYX EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of PAYX’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 10.8 to 26.4, averaging 18.8.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.1 | 14.1 | 16.8 | 14.8 |
| 2025 | 16.3 | 20.8 | 24.6 | 16.5 |
| 2024 | 17.5 | 19.4 | 22.4 | 20.8 |
| 2023 | 17.0 | 18.7 | 20.7 | 18.5 |
| 2022 | 18.6 | 22.1 | 26.0 | 19.6 |
| 2021 | 19.4 | 22.7 | 26.4 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | 10.8 | 17.1 | 21.6 | 20.8 |
| 2019 | 15.7 | 19.1 | 20.8 | 18.7 |
| 2018 | 15.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 | 16.0 |
| 2017 | 14.2 | 16.1 | 18.6 | 18.0 |
| 2016 | 15.1 | 16.2 | 17.1 | 16.8 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is PAYX EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Paychex, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 14.8, which is near historic low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for PAYX is approximately 18.6. See all PAYX valuation metrics →
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