Paycom Software [PAYC] vs InterDigital [IDCC] Detailed Stock Comparison

Paycom Software, Inc.

NYSE
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InterDigital, Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Paycom Software, Inc. wins in 12 metrics, InterDigital, Inc. wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Paycom Software, Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Paycom Software, Inc. InterDigital, Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 16.45 31.84 Paycom Software, Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 4.03 8.78 Paycom Software, Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 5.22 44.71 Paycom Software, Inc.
PEG Ratio 8.35 -0.47 Paycom Software, Inc.
EV/EBITDA 10.49 16.53 Paycom Software, Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 22.10% 48.76% InterDigital, Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 28.86% 30.45% InterDigital, Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 28.86% 30.45% InterDigital, Inc.
Return on Equity 27.42% 41.53% InterDigital, Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.27% 14.80% InterDigital, Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $403.50M $473.94M InterDigital, Inc.
Dividend Yield 1.15% 0.85% Paycom Software, Inc.
1-Year Return -45.09% 29.85% InterDigital, Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 3.45 11.62 Paycom Software, Inc.
Enterprise Value $6.65B $8.92B InterDigital, Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 3.24 10.69 Paycom Software, Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 83.87% 79.56% Paycom Software, Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $37 $32 Paycom Software, Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $7.93 $11.82 InterDigital, Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.80 1.65 Paycom Software, Inc.
Short % of Float 12.92% 13.37% Paycom Software, Inc.

Paycom Software, Inc. vs InterDigital, Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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PAYC
IDCC

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Paycom Software, Inc.0.13%-0.74%-1.14%9.09%-17.27%-11.62%
InterDigital, Inc.1.81%13.02%10.95%-19.38%-17.68%-11.46%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Paycom Software, Inc.-45.09%-57.95%-61.82%221.36%727.82%727.82%
InterDigital, Inc.29.85%209.68%268.19%388.35%706.28%778.69%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Paycom Software, Inc. vs InterDigital, Inc.

MetricPAYCIDCC
Market Information
Market Cap i$6.81B$9.25B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i983,556260,316
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,618,165498,142
Last Close$134.69$288.87
52 Week Range$104.90 - $248.95$213.06 - $412.60
% from 52W High-45.90%-29.99%
All-Time High$558.97 (Nov 01, 2021)$412.60 (Oct 30, 2025)
% from All-Time High-75.90%-29.99%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.10%-0.37%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.00%-0.68%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.22%0.49%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.29%0.30%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.27%0.42%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i5.2244.71
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$32.36$42.87
Cash per Share (MRQ)$6.96$48.40
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$678.90M$544.45M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$260.98M$465.55M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.15%0.85%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.52$3.05

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Paycom Software, Inc. vs InterDigital, Inc.

MetricPAYC (Apr 24, 2026)IDCC (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i16.4531.84
Forward P/E i11.2032.95
PEG Ratio i8.35-0.47
Price to Sales (TTM) i3.4511.62
Price to Book (MRQ) i4.038.78
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$6.81B$9.25B
Enterprise Value i$6.65B$8.92B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i3.2410.69
Enterprise to EBITDA i10.4916.53
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.801.65
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$32.36$42.87

Financial Statements Comparison: Paycom Software, Inc. vs InterDigital, Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricPAYC (2025)IDCC (2025)
Revenue/Sales i2.05B834.02M
Cost of Goods Sold i345.40M93.64M
COGS % of Revenue i16.8%11.2%
Gross Profit i1.71B740.37M
Gross Margin i83.2%88.8%
Research & Development i283.40M211.43M
Operating Income (EBIT) i567.20M460.85M
Operating Margin i27.6%55.3%
EBITDA i799.10M586.93M
EBITDA Margin i38.9%70.4%
Pre-Tax Income i619.40M469.43M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i30.2%56.3%
Income Tax i166.00M62.79M
Income Tax % of Revenue i8.1%7.5%
Net Income (Profit) i453.40M406.64M
Profit Margin i22.1%48.8%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricPAYC (2025)IDCC (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i370.00M738.96M
Total Current Assets i5.84B1.39B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i284.6%166.4%
Total Current Liabilities i5.37B752.50M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i261.7%90.2%
Long-Term Debt i61.90M29.83M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i3.0%3.6%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.73B1.10B
Retained Earnings i2.26B2.11B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i109.9%253.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment i163.50M15.08M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricPAYC (2025)IDCC (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i689.50M543.42M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i33.6%65.2%
Capital Expenditures i-270.80M-15.89M
Free Cash Flow i403.50M473.94M
FCF Margin i19.7%56.8%
Debt Repayment i0-1.50M
Common Stock Repurchase i-325.50M-102.32M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricPAYCIDCC
Shares Short i5.35M2.37M
Short Ratio i2.504.29
Short % of Float i12.92%13.37%
Shares Outstanding i54.80M25.69M
Float Shares i45.42M25.17M
% Held by Insiders i13.52%1.35%
% Held by Institutions i109.00%105.74%
% Held by Public i-22.52%-7.09%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Paycom Software, Inc. vs InterDigital, Inc.

MetricPAYCIDCC
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.52$3.05
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.15%0.85%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.52$2.05
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.19%0.35%
3-Year Total Dividends i$4.56$6.15
Ex-Dividend DateMar 09, 2026Jan 14, 2026