Paychex Inc (PAYX)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| May 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,128,000 | 4,116,600 | 3,925,700 | 3,850,400 | 3,801,000 | 3,747,100 | 3,524,400 | 3,587,800 | 3,493,200 | 3,401,100 | 3,205,300 | 3,137,400 | 3,085,200 | 3,286,000 | 3,119,800 | 3,043,500 | 2,948,000 | 2,976,400 | 2,889,700 | 2,778,600 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $4,128,000K
= 0.00
The data indicates that Paychex Inc has maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of zero across all reported periods from August 31, 2020, through May 31, 2025. This consistent figure suggests that the company has not reported any long-term or short-term debt during this timeframe, implying a capital structure entirely based on equity without reliance on debt financing. Such a financial profile indicates a conservative approach to leverage, potentially reflecting a strategic choice to avoid debt-related liabilities and interest obligations. This zero debt-to-equity ratio underscores a potentially strong equity position and a low financial risk profile, though it may also limit opportunities for leveraging debt to fund expansion or other strategic initiatives.