Paychex [PAYX] vs ServiceNow [NOW] Detailed Stock Comparison
Paychex
NASDAQ
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ServiceNow
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Paychex wins in 12 metrics, ServiceNow wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Paychex appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Paychex | ServiceNow | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.24 | 110.27 | Paychex |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 12.10 | 16.70 | Paychex |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 122.21 | 22.04 | ServiceNow |
| PEG Ratio | 26.18 | 2.37 | ServiceNow |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.31 | 78.59 | Paychex |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.75% | 13.78% | Paychex |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 38.72% | 12.07% | Paychex |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 38.72% | 12.07% | Paychex |
| Return on Equity | 41.80% | 16.95% | Paychex |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.81% | 5.17% | Paychex |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.71B | $3.38B | ServiceNow |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 8.32% | 7.06% | Paychex |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.95 | 15.15 | Paychex |
| Enterprise Value | $54.11B | $180.29B | ServiceNow |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 9.71 | 14.95 | Paychex |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 72.40% | 77.48% | ServiceNow |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $58 | ServiceNow |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.58 | $7.98 | ServiceNow |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.91 | 0.93 | Paychex |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Paychex vs ServiceNow Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex | -1.64% | 1.85% | -2.61% | -9.84% | -6.06% | 1.67% |
| ServiceNow | -0.77% | 2.25% | -7.86% | -12.70% | -4.40% | -15.90% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex | 8.32% | 9.32% | 82.14% | 213.26% | 455.03% | 319.83% |
| ServiceNow | 7.06% | 99.41% | 81.76% | 1,122.43% | 3,504.67% | 3,504.67% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Paychex vs ServiceNow
| Metric | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $49.89B | $182.60B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,154,575 | 1,853,897 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,055,968 | 1,738,506 |
| Last Close | $138.50 | $879.94 |
| 52 Week Range | $128.92 - $161.24 | $678.66 - $1,198.09 |
| % from 52W High | -14.10% | -26.55% |
| All-Time High | $161.24 (Jun 06, 2025) | $1,198.09 (Jan 27, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.10% | -26.55% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.10% | 0.22% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.22% | 0.47% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.30% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.39% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 122.21 | 22.04 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.45 | $52.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.62 | $29.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.90B | $4.70B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.51B | $3.97B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.56% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $5.10 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Paychex vs ServiceNow
| Metric | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.24 | 110.27 |
| Forward P/E | 26.18 | 52.69 |
| PEG Ratio | 26.18 | 2.37 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.95 | 15.15 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 12.10 | 16.70 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $49.89B | $182.60B |
| Enterprise Value | $54.11B | $180.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 9.71 | 14.95 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 21.31 | 78.59 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.45 | $52.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Paychex vs ServiceNow
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) | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.43B | $3.22B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $393.90M | $724.00M |
| Gross Profit | $1.03B | $2.49B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $734.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $431.10M | $358.00M |
| EBITDA | $538.70M | $649.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $389.30M | $471.00M |
| Income Tax | $92.10M | $86.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $297.20M | $385.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.63B | $3.37B |
| Total Current Assets | $8.92B | $9.27B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.96B | $8.26B |
| Long-Term Debt | $4.60B | $2.30B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.13B | $10.14B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.28B | $3.95B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $306.60M | $810.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $329.50M | $2.10B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-60.50M | $-205.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $283.30M | $1.44B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-298.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 11.48M | 2.95M |
| Short Ratio | 4.96 | 1.94 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,154,575 | 1,853,897 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,055,968 | 1,738,506 |
| Shares Outstanding | 360.50M | 206.49M |
| Float Shares | 321.88M | 206.94M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.81% | 0.91% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Paychex vs ServiceNow
| Metric | PAYX | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $5.10 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.56% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $4.00 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $12.01 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 21, 2025 | N/A |