Net Assets for Paychex (PAYX)
According to Paychex's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported net assets is $4.01B USD. Net assets — also called stockholders' equity — equal total assets minus total liabilities. They represent the residual claim of shareholders on the company's assets and roughly track book value over time.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

PAYX
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Latest period
$4.01B
YoY change
+8.6%
5Y CAGR
+8.2%
Peak year (2025)
$4.13B
Latest annual
$4.13B
Net Assets history chart for Paychex (PAYX) from 1986 to 2025
Net Assets history table for Paychex (PAYX) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Assets | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.13B | +8.6% | ||
| 2024 | $3.80B | +8.8% | ||
| 2023 | $3.49B | +13.2% | ||
| 2022 | $3.09B | +4.7% | ||
| 2021 | $2.95B | +6.0% | ||
| 2020 | $2.78B | +6.2% | ||
| 2019 | $2.62B | +29.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.02B | +3.5% | ||
| 2017 | $1.96B | +2.3% | ||
| 2016 | $1.91B | +7.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.79B | +0.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.78B | +0.2% | ||
| 2013 | $1.77B | +10.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.60B | +7.2% | ||
| 2011 | $1.50B | +6.7% | ||
| 2010 | $1.40B | +4.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.34B | +12.1% | ||
| 2008 | $1.20B | -38.7% | ||
| 2007 | $1.95B | +18.0% | ||
| 2006 | $1.65B | +19.4% | ||
| 2005 | $1.39B | +15.5% | ||
| 2004 | $1.20B | +11.4% | ||
| 2003 | $1.08B | +16.6% | ||
| 2002 | $923.98M | +21.9% | ||
| 2001 | $757.84M | +34.5% | ||
| 2000 | $563.43M | +29.3% | ||
| 1999 | $435.80M | +32.2% | ||
| 1998 | $329.60M | +31.1% | ||
| 1997 | $251.50M | +31.8% | ||
| 1996 | $190.80M | +36.4% | ||
| 1995 | $139.90M | +28.9% | ||
| 1994 | $108.50M | +27.3% | ||
| 1993 | $85.20M | +26.4% | ||
| 1992 | $67.40M | +23.7% | ||
| 1991 | $54.50M | +15.5% | ||
| 1990 | $47.20M | +17.4% | ||
| 1989 | $40.20M | +27.6% | ||
| 1988 | $31.50M | +31.3% | ||
| 1987 | $24.00M | +29.0% | ||
| 1986 | $18.60M | — |
Net Assets values are taken from Paychex's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Paychex (PAYX) reported net assets of $4.13B – grew 8.6% year-over-year.
Paychex net assets has grown for 17 consecutive years, with a +8.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum net assets sits at $4.13B (2025); the minimum reading of $18.60M dates to 1986.
Paychex (PAYX) sits 9th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $19.05B.
Paychex Net Assets by Year
Paychex Net Assets 2025: $4.13B
Paychex net assets in 2025 was $4.13B, grew 8.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Paychex Net Assets 2024: $3.80B
Paychex net assets in 2024 was $3.80B, grew 8.8% from 2023.
Paychex Net Assets 2023: $3.49B
Paychex net assets in 2023 was $3.49B, grew 13.2% from 2022.
Paychex Net Assets 2022: $3.09B
Paychex net assets in 2022 was $3.09B, edged up 4.7% from 2021.
Paychex Net Assets 2021: $2.95B
Paychex net assets in 2021 was $2.95B.
See more financial history for Paychex (PAYX).
Sector peers — Net Assets
Companies in the same sector as Paychex, ranked by their latest net assets.
| Company | Net Assets | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $65.25B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $25.95B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.32B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $19.43B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $18.68B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $18.47B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $15.44B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $5.45B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paychex's net assets?
- Latest reported net assets for Paychex (PAYX) is $4.01B (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has Paychex net assets changed year-over-year?
- Paychex (PAYX) net assets changed +8.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Paychex net assets?
- Paychex (PAYX) net assets compound annual growth rate is +8.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Paychex net assets hit its highest annual value?
- Paychex net assets reached its highest annual value of $4.13B in 2025.
What was Paychex net assets in 2024?
- Paychex (PAYX) net assets in 2024 was $3.80B.
What was Paychex net assets in 2025?
- Paychex (PAYX) net assets in 2025 was $4.13B.
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