` Comparison: PAYX, GPN - Alpha Spread

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Over the past 12 months, PAYX has outperformed GPN, delivering a return of -21% compared to the GPN's 33% drop.

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Valuation Comparison

PAYX Intrinsic Value
118.94 USD
Undervaluation 5%
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GPN Intrinsic Value
212.58 USD
Undervaluation 63%
Intrinsic Value
Price
Company Last Price Intrinsic Value DCF Value Relative Value Wall St Target
Paychex Inc
NASDAQ:PAYX
112.44 USD
Global Payments Inc
NYSE:GPN
79.28 USD
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Profitability Comparison

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Gross Margin

PAYX
90.9%
GPN
67.1%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
Paychex Inc
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Operating Margin

PAYX
40.5%
GPN
26.9%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
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Net Margin

PAYX
27.9%
GPN
19.7%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
Paychex Inc
Global Payments Inc

FCF Margin

PAYX
31.6%
GPN
24.3%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
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Global Payments Inc

ROE

PAYX
41.3%
GPN
7.7%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
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ROA

PAYX
11.9%
GPN
3.6%
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Paychex Inc
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ROIC

PAYX
15.1%
GPN
4.4%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
Paychex Inc
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ROCE

PAYX
32%
GPN
5.9%
LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
Paychex Inc
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