PCTY
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Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) closed at $117.85 as of 2026-02-02, trading 35.1% below its 200-week moving average of $181.70. This places PCTY in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -25.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 572 weeks of data, PCTY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PCTY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.0%.
With a market cap of $6.4 billion, PCTY is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 20.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.8x book value.
PCTY passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 11.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PCTY would have grown to $394, compared to $395 for the S&P 500. PCTY has returned 13.2% annualized vs 13.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 49.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Growth of $100: PCTY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PCTY Crosses Below the Line?
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PCTY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PCTY has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +3.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 11.8% | +41.3% | +366.9% |
| Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | 4 | 5.2% | +53.8% | +280.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 1.1% | -6.2% | -32.5% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 5 | 9.5% | -3.3% | -32.0% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 3.2% | -23.1% | -33.3% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 6.4% | -8.1% | -33.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2024 | 55 | 32.9% | -9.1% | -37.7% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 1.7% | -21.4% | -38.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Ongoing | 49+ | 35.1% | Ongoing | -39.6% |
| Average | 13 | — | +3.0% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02