PAY
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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (PAY) closed at $24.32 as of 2026-03-20, trading 17.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.66. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 18.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.71 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 203 weeks of data, PAY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 46 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PAY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.6%.
With a market cap of $3.1 billion, PAY is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.7%. Return on equity stands at 12.8%. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Over the past 3.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PAY would have grown to $158, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. PAY has returned 12.3% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PAY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PAY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying PAY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.5% after 12 months (median +99.0%), compared to +14.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.0% vs +39.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PAY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PAY has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +32.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Dec 2023 | 84 | 65.2% | -42.4% | +71.1% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 9 | 10.5% | +107.6% | +44.2% |
| Average | 46 | — | +32.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (PAY) is currently 17.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.66. It would need to fall to $20.66 to cross below the line.
What is PAY's 200-week moving average price?
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $20.66 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PAY drops below its 200-week moving average?
PAY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 46 weeks on average.
Is PAY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PAY as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 3.7%. Return on equity is 12.8%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PAY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.9 years, $100 invested in PAY would have grown to $158, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. PAY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20