PAYC (PAYC) AIQ Analysis
PAYC AIQ Score is 72/100 for investment merit, while Smart Score is 10/10 for peer-relative ranking, with Sharpe -0.98.
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
AIQ Brief
PAYC is currently in a constructive setup with AIQ 72/100 and Smart 10/10 (strong relative) at $144.73. Risk is moderate. Read this as a prioritization signal, then confirm entry quality and sizing with your own risk plan.
Quality is the strongest contributor at 85/100, while Risk is the binding constraint at 49/100. With a 36-point spread, the profile is imbalanced, so patience and entry discipline are more important than speed.
PAYC ranks 1/4 in this peer set (72 vs peer average 65.5). On risk-adjusted efficiency, Sharpe is below peer average (-0.98 vs 0.73). This helps distinguish true relative leadership from broad sector drift.
Action now: this profile can fit a momentum or growth sleeve if sizing is tied to volatility limits and downside tolerance. Watch for momentum holding above 60, risk staying below 65, and quality remaining stable.
Sharpe is -0.98, which is negative: recent return has not compensated for risk over this lookback window.
| AIQ Component | Score | Signal Read |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum | 77 | Strong trend persistence and positive acceleration. |
| Value | 67 | Valuation appears close to fair value. |
| Quality | 85 | Profitability and consistency profile is strong. |
| Risk | 49 | Risk profile is moderate and manageable. |
| Sentiment | — | Sentiment signal is currently unavailable. |
Current AIQ Read
PAYC currently screens as bullish in this model, with stronger factor alignment across momentum, quality, and risk context.
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