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PCTY P/E Ratio Analysis

22.0x

Updated 779h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 22.0x means investors are currently paying $22.00 for every $1.00 of PCTY’s trailing earnings — a standard valuation yardstick.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

PCTY

22.0x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.8x

Prior Period

22.3x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 22.0x means investors are currently paying $22.00 for every $1.00 of PCTY’s trailing earnings — a standard valuation yardstick.

That is below the sector median of 24.5x, placing PCTY in the 44th percentile among its peers, implying it trades at a discount relative to the typical sector stock. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters; the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.1%, a modest decline from 22.3x to 22.2x to 22.0x. A P/E below the sector median combined with a slightly shrinking but stable trend suggests moderate valuation risk rather than a clear bargain or premium, as the discount is narrow and the metric is not moving sharply. This combination does not strongly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with a balanced view where valuation is neither compellingly cheap nor dangerously expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about PCTY?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are PCTY's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: CMCSA (7.8x), EG (7.8x), CHRD (7.7x), OXY (7.4x), THC (7.3x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.