Life [LIF] vs Paylocity Holding [PCTY] Detailed Stock Comparison
Life
NASDAQ
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Paylocity Holding
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Life wins in 3 metrics, Paylocity Holding wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. Paylocity Holding appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Life | Paylocity Holding | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 229.47 | 44.29 | Paylocity Holding |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 55.29 | 7.99 | Paylocity Holding |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 84.50 | 14.09 | Paylocity Holding |
| PEG Ratio | -1.43 | 24.83 | Life |
| EV/EBITDA | 410.74 | 28.06 | Paylocity Holding |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.45% | 14.24% | Paylocity Holding |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.73% | 5.43% | Paylocity Holding |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.73% | 5.43% | Paylocity Holding |
| Return on Equity | 7.95% | 20.04% | Paylocity Holding |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.55% | 4.42% | Paylocity Holding |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $27.48M | $342.75M | Paylocity Holding |
| 1-Year Return | 114.14% | 13.80% | Life |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 15.82 | 6.16 | Paylocity Holding |
| Enterprise Value | $6.63B | $9.68B | Paylocity Holding |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 15.52 | 6.07 | Paylocity Holding |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 78.44% | 67.84% | Life |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $2 | $29 | Paylocity Holding |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.38 | $4.02 | Paylocity Holding |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.98 | 0.55 | Paylocity Holding |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Life vs Paylocity Holding Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 4.79% | 0.98% | 15.49% | 41.70% | 90.18% | 105.71% |
| Paylocity Holding | 2.43% | 3.72% | -1.86% | -9.42% | -13.08% | -8.74% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 114.14% | 217.50% | 217.50% | 1,314.94% | 1,314.94% | 1,314.94% |
| Paylocity Holding | 13.80% | -27.57% | 21.65% | 442.91% | 584.43% | 584.43% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Life vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.76B | $9.82B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,007,550 | 652,720 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 821,883 | 546,853 |
| Last Close | $90.30 | $182.34 |
| 52 Week Range | $29.62 - $91.25 | $150.87 - $223.80 |
| % from 52W High | -1.04% | -18.53% |
| All-Time High | $91.25 (Aug 22, 2025) | $314.49 (Nov 01, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.04% | -42.02% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.36% | 0.28% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.36% | 1.40% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.20% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 84.50 | 14.09 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.58 | $22.28 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.59 | $3.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $44.06M | $418.23M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $21.34M | $345.40M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Life vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 229.47 | 44.29 |
| Forward P/E | -3,946.00 | 24.83 |
| PEG Ratio | -1.43 | 24.83 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 15.82 | 6.16 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 55.29 | 7.99 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.76B | $9.82B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.63B | $9.68B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 15.52 | 6.07 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 410.74 | 28.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.98 | 0.55 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.58 | $22.28 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Life vs Paylocity Holding
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $115.38M | $400.74M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $24.88M | $128.87M |
| Gross Profit | $90.50M | $271.87M |
| Research & Development | $32.26M | $51.04M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.99M | $66.23M |
| EBITDA | $3.88M | $92.68M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $6.61M | $66.80M |
| Income Tax | $-392,000 | $18.19M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $7.01M | $48.61M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $168.85M | $398.07M |
| Total Current Assets | $250.11M | $3.31B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $74.03M | $2.91B |
| Long-Term Debt | $263,000 | $209.27M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $376.28M | $1.23B |
| Retained Earnings | $-285.32M | $900.58M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.04M | $46.91M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $22.85M | $96.97M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-124,000 | $-5.45M |
| Free Cash Flow | $10.54M | $64.28M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-81.25M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-58.56M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.54M | 1.16M |
| Short Ratio | 4.71 | 2.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,007,550 | 652,720 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 821,883 | 546,853 |
| Shares Outstanding | 75.40M | 55.37M |
| Float Shares | 73.81M | 44.46M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.20% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.27% | 0.82% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Life vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | LIF | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |