Paymentus Holdings, Inc.

Paymentus Holdings, Inc.

PAYยทNYSE

$21.11

-13%
TechnologyInformation Technology Services

Paymentus Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based bill payment technology and solutions. The company offers electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication, and self-service revenue management to billers through a software-as-a-service technology platform. The company serves utility, financial service, insurance, government, telecommunication, and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$2.65B
EPS0.5300
P/E Ratio39.83
Earnings Date08/03/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is elevated (P/E 39.8).

Valuation inputs: P/E 39.8, earnings yield +2.5%, momentum -13.0%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is acceptable (ROE +11.9%, ROIC +10.4%).

Profitability stack: net margin +5.6%, ROE +11.9%, ROIC +10.4%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +16.1%, momentum -13.0%, net margin +5.6%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

PAY ยท NYSE
Current Price
$21.11
EPS (TTM)
$0.59

Performance Analysis

EPS Growth

+28.3%

Strong earnings growth indicates robust business expansion and improving profitability.

Price-EPS Relationship

Divergent

Earnings are growing but price is fallingโ€”potential undervaluation opportunity if growth continues.

Stock Price Change

-44.7%

Over the 1Y period, stock price has decreased by 44.7%.

P/E Ratio (TTM)

39.8x

Elevated P/E indicates investors expect strong future growth.

Key Insight

Strong earnings growth (+28.3%) is outpacing price appreciation (+-44.7%), potentially indicating an attractive entry point as the market may not have fully recognized the improving fundamentals.

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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

PAY ยท NYSE

Our analysis suggests that PAY has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $21.11, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Paymentus Holdings, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $21.11
3Y-12719.0%
5Y+620.0%
10Y-23.0%
3Y+141.0%
5Y+297.0%
10Y-40.0%
3Y-13153.0%
5Y+388.0%
10Y-15.0%
3Y+716.0%
5Y+355.0%
10Y-35.0%
3Y-1515.0%
5Y+679.0%
10Y+13.0%
3Y+45.0%
5Y+435.0%
10Y-73.0%
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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Profit Bridge

PAY ยท NYSE
Revenue1.20B
Cost of Goods Sold (900.16M)
Gross Profit296.34M
Operating Expenses (220.80M)
Operating Income75.54M
Interest Expense (0.00)
Other Income/Expense9.73M
Pretax Income85.28M
Income Tax (18.34M)
Net Income66.96M
Net Income
66.96M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

24.8%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

6.3%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

5.6%

Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.

Effective Tax Rate

21.5%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.

24.77%
Gross Profit Margin
-9%
3Y-18.0%
5Y-19.0%
10Y-40.0%
6.31%
Operating Profit Margin
23%
3Y-1154.0%
5Y+3.0%
10Y+17.0%
5.60%
Net Profit Margin
10%
3Y-5523.0%
5Y+23.0%
10Y+42.0%
11.95%
Return on Equity
31%
3Y-9349.0%
5Y-26.0%
10Y+36.0%
10.03%
Return on Assets
31%
3Y-9125.0%
5Y-9.0%
10Y+213.0%
10.38%
Return on Invested Capital
40%
3Y-3775.0%
5Y-26.0%
10Y+71.0%
PAY

Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

PAY ยท NYSE
Net Income66.94M
Depreciation & Amortization41.06M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital28.46M
Others25.63M
Capital Expenditures-361.00K
Free Cash Flow161.77M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

241.7%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

0.2%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+156.1%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$28.46M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.

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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

PAY ยท NYSE
Cash & Cash Equivalents342.13M
Net Receivables117.21M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets13.16M
Total Current Assets473 M
Property, Plant & Equipment6.99M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets142.96M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets75.39M
Total Non-Current Assets82 M
Total Assets
698.60M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

4.41x

Excellent liquidity position. The company can easily cover its short-term obligations with substantial cushion.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.20x

Conservative capital structure. The company relies primarily on equity financing, indicating low financial risk.

Working Capital

365 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

68% Current

Asset-light business model with high liquidity. Majority of assets are easily convertible to cash.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Street Expectations Map

PAY ยท NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that PAY stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 34.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 32.00 to a high of 36.00.

Lowest Target
32.00
51.59%
Consensus Target
34.50
63.43%
Highest Target
36.00
70.54%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 34.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 32.00 to a high of 36.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+63.4%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

11.6% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Insider Positioning

PAY ยท NYSE

During the last 12 months, there has been no insider trading activity reported for PAY.

3 Months

Bought

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Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Neutral

No insider trading activity reported. This could indicate blackout periods, lack of conviction, or regulatory restrictions.

Insider Participation

No Activity

No insider trading activity reported from any insiders in the past year.

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pay Dividend History

PAY
10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%