Paychex (PAYX) Interest Coverage Ratio (2015 - 2026)
Paychex's (PAYX) quarterly Interest Coverage Ratio came in at 9.35 in Q2 2026, up 38.1% year-over-year from 6.77 in Q2 2025, and down 19.64% quarter-over-quarter from 11.63 in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Paychex (PAYX) Interest Coverage Ratio (2015 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Paychex has disclosed Interest Coverage Ratio across 12 years of filings, most recently posting 9.35 for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Interest Coverage Ratio rose 38.1% year-over-year to 9.35; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at 9.32 (down 55.53% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 9.32, down 55.53% from the prior year.
- Interest Coverage Ratio came in at 9.35 for Q2 2026 at Paychex, down from 11.63 in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Interest Coverage Ratio ranged from a high of 67.99 in Q1 2023 to a low of 6.77 in Q2 2025.
- Average Interest Coverage Ratio over 5 years is 41.61, with a median of 51.03 recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, Interest Coverage Ratio plunged 86.66% in 2025 and jumped 38.1% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Interest Coverage Ratio stood at 51.34 in 2022, then increased by 16.0% to 59.55 in 2023, then fell by 4.89% to 56.64 in 2024, then slumped by 85.26% to 8.35 in 2025, then increased by 11.95% to 9.35 in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Interest Coverage Ratio figures were 9.35 in Q2 2026, 11.63 in Q1 2026, and 8.35 in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Interest Cover (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic Data Processing | 110.44 Bn | 106.21 Bn | 2.51 Bn | -15.08 |
| 2 | Paychex | 43.28 Bn | 42.14 Bn | 1.19 Bn | 9.35 |
| 3 | Paycom Software | 10.27 Bn | 10.07 Bn | 412.40 Mn | 16.05 |
| 4 | Paylocity Holding | 8.11 Bn | 7.84 Bn | 300.38 Mn | - |
| 5 | Kanzhun | 7.88 Bn | 5.57 Bn | 306.38 Mn | - |
| 6 | Alight | 393.98 Mn | 180.98 Mn | 142.00 Mn | -1.67 |
| 7 | Asure Software | 267.49 Mn | 247.81 Mn | 25.06 Mn | -1.37 |
| 8 | Dhi | 194.97 Mn | 191.20 Mn | 25.04 Mn | 5.55 |
| 9 | CXApp | 5.71 Mn | 5.71 Mn | - | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 9.35 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 11.63 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 8.35 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 7.95 |
| May 31, 2025 | 6.77 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 30.61 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 56.64 |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 56.95 |
| May 31, 2024 | 50.72 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 65.64 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 59.55 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 57.05 |
| May 31, 2023 | 48.22 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 67.99 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 51.34 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 54.46 |
| May 31, 2022 | 43.30 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 62.53 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 47.34 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 48.14 |