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PAYX - PAYCHEX INC Return On Assets

This metric view shows PAYX - PAYCHEX INC return on assets history from SEC company facts.

Use it to verify the latest reported value, compare nearby periods, and jump to a cross-company ranking when a curated insight exists.

Context
Latest reported period: Q1 2026
Latest reported value
3.3%

Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Values may differ by reporting period and company taxonomy.

Return Loop

Why revisit this metric view

This metric history becomes more useful after the next quarterly or annual filing because the latest reported value, period, and company comparison context can all change.

Latest source-backed update
Latest period end 28 Feb 2026
Why come back
Return after the next filing to verify whether this metric changed and how it compares with the ranking page.
  • Current latest reported period: Q1 2026.
  • Latest reported value on this page: 3.3%.
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Latest update

Latest update for Return On Assets

New fact period available

Latest reported return on assets: 3.3%. Open the source-backed page to compare this metric with the newest filing-backed context.

Update date

28 Feb 2026

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Metric history

Latest period

Q1 2026

SEC-backed company facts were refreshed from filings filed on 26 Mar 2026.

Benchmark Context

How Return On Assets compares with peers

PAYCHEX INC is outside the visible top 120 companies for return on assets in the current sample.

Compared with

Compared with 120 companies reporting return on assets in %. This keeps the comparison on the same metric and unit family.

Why this is notable

This is about 0x the current sample midpoint. Return On Assets is down about 32% versus the comparable prior period.

  • Visible rows currently span reported period ends from 31 Jan 2022 to 28 Mar 2026.
  • Nearby companies in this sample: GROOVY COMPANY, INC. and Cannonau Corp..
  • Peer rows use the latest valid value per company for this exact metric and compatible units.

Peer comparisons use the same metric and compatible units only. Latest reported periods may differ across companies, so open each company page before drawing conclusions.

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PAYCHEX INC: Return On Assets

Latest period: Q1 2026. Period end: 28 Feb 2026. Units: %. Frequency: quarterly and annual.

Return on assets can be defined as an indicator of how profitable a company is relative to its total assets. Calculated by dividing a company's operating earnings by its total assets.

What This Metric Tells You

  • Shows the reported level of return on assets over 28 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2026.
  • Includes year-over-year change points to highlight acceleration or slowdown.
  • Built from 35 SEC fact rows for this metric and issuer.

How To Read This Chart

  • Start with the latest point, then compare it with the prior periods to see direction.
  • Use quarterly sequence to compare like-for-like periods.
  • Use YoY change bars to separate growth from contraction across matching periods.

Compare This Metric Across Companies

Compare latest available Return On Assets levels across SEC-reporting companies, then open each company metric page for SEC-backed verification. Reporting periods may differ by company.

Metric Details

Metric
Return On Assets (ROA)
Taxonomy
ratio
Units tracked
%
Frequency coverage
quarterly and annual
History range
28 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2026
Facts on this page
35
Description
Return on assets can be defined as an indicator of how profitable a company is relative to its total assets. Calculated by dividing a company's operating earnings by its total assets.
Metric-level SEC endpoint
Open SEC company concept

Chart Context

Compare periods with the same frequency first, then use YoY and TTM series to confirm whether changes are structural or one-off.

Return On Assets, Quarterly (%)
Return On Assets, YoY Quarterly Change (%)
Return On Assets, Annual (%)
Return On Assets, YoY Annual Change (%)

PAYCHEX INC Quarterly Return On Assets (%)

Period Value YoY Chg Change % Start Date End Date
Q1 2026 3.3% -1.5% -32% 01 Dec 2025 28 Feb 2026
Q4 2025 2.6% -1.1% -30% 01 Sep 2025 30 Nov 2025
Q3 2025 2.8% -0.93% -25% 01 Jun 2025 31 Aug 2025
Q1 2025 4.9% 01 Dec 2024 28 Feb 2025
Q4 2024 3.7% 01 Sep 2024 30 Nov 2024
Q3 2024 3.7% 01 Jun 2024 31 Aug 2024
Q1 2016 12% +1.6% +15% 01 Dec 2015 29 Feb 2016
Q4 2015 11% +1.3% +13% 01 Sep 2015 30 Nov 2015
Q3 2015 11% +1% +11% 01 Jun 2015 31 Aug 2015
Q2 2015 10% +0.39% +4% 01 Mar 2015 31 May 2015
Q1 2015 10% +0.47% +4.9% 01 Dec 2014 28 Feb 2015
Q4 2014 10% +0.84% +9.1% 01 Sep 2014 30 Nov 2014
Q3 2014 9.9% +0.78% +8.5% 01 Jun 2014 31 Aug 2014
Q2 2014 9.8% +0.78% +8.6% 01 Mar 2014 31 May 2014
Q1 2014 9.6% +0.62% +7% 01 Dec 2013 28 Feb 2014
Q4 2013 9.2% -0.16% -1.7% 01 Sep 2013 30 Nov 2013
Q3 2013 9.1% -0.41% -4.3% 01 Jun 2013 31 Aug 2013
Q2 2013 9.1% -0.68% -7% 01 Mar 2013 31 May 2013
Q1 2013 9% -1.2% -12% 01 Dec 2012 28 Feb 2013
Q4 2012 9.3% -0.8% -7.9% 01 Sep 2012 30 Nov 2012
Q3 2012 9.5% -0.45% -4.5% 01 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012
Q2 2012 9.7% +0.12% +1.2% 01 Mar 2012 31 May 2012
Q1 2012 10% +0.52% +5.4% 01 Dec 2011 29 Feb 2012
Q4 2011 10% +0.77% +8.2% 01 Sep 2011 30 Nov 2011
Q3 2011 10% +7.4% +281% 01 Jun 2011 31 Aug 2011
Q2 2011 9.6% +7.4% +335% 01 Mar 2011 31 May 2011
Q1 2011 9.6% +7.7% +398% 01 Dec 2010 28 Feb 2011
Q4 2010 9.4% 01 Sep 2010 30 Nov 2010
Q3 2010 2.6% 01 Jun 2010 31 Aug 2010
Q2 2010 2.2% 01 Mar 2010 31 May 2010
Q1 2010 1.9% 01 Dec 2009 28 Feb 2010

PAYCHEX INC Annual Return On Assets (%)

Period Value YoY Chg Change % Start Date End Date
2014 11% +0.59% +5.9% 01 Jun 2014 31 May 2015
2013 10% -0.12% -1.2% 01 Jun 2013 31 May 2014
2012 10% -0.12% -1.2% 01 Jun 2012 31 May 2013
2011 10% 01 Jun 2011 31 May 2012
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the value indicates that the value is likely invalid.