Paylocity
FAIR PRICE VALUATION
Updated daily
Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
MARKET PRICE
$105.29
FAIR PRICE
$90.50
MARGIN
$14.79
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FPI RATING
Low debt levels and attractive valuation, but below-average fundamental quality.
Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.
How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$72.40
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
31.2%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $105.29, PCTY trades 31.2% above the conservative entry level of $72.40. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $90.50 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate PCTY's fair price
Paylocity's fair price of $90.50 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Technology peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $105.29, PCTY trades 14.0% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting PCTY's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing PCTY's valuation multiples against Technology peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for PCTY, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of PCTY?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Technology peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Paylocity is $90.50. At the current market price of $105.29, PCTY trades 14.0% above its calculated fair value.
Is PCTY overvalued or undervalued?+
Paylocity is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $105.29, which is 14.0% above the fair price of $90.50. The P/E ratio of 25.5x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for PCTY?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $90.50, the conservative entry level for PCTY is $72.40. At the current market price of $105.29, the stock trades 31.2% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is PCTY's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for PCTY daily after market close. The current fair price of $90.50 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect PCTY's fair price calculation?+
PCTY's fair price of $90.50 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Technology peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 25.5x, ROE of 20.5%.
Is PCTY a good buy right now?+
At $105.29, PCTY trades 14.0% above our fair value estimate of $90.50. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 20.5% (strong). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does PCTY pay dividends?+
PCTY does not currently pay a dividend.
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