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PAYC Gross Margin Analysis

83.2%

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, here 83.2%.

Sector Performance

95th percentile

PAYC

83.2%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

84.7%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, here 83.2%.

This sits far above the sector median of 46.4%, placing PAYC in the 95th percentile among peers. Year-over-year change is not available, and the last eight quarters lack a stated trend, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.8%,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PAYC?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are PAYC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.