Insider Sale: Director Ronald Waters Sells Shares of Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY)

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Director Ronald Waters executed a sale of 600 shares of Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY, Financial) on September 17, 2024, as reported in a recent SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 9,060 shares of the company.

Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY, Financial) specializes in cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for medium-sized organizations. This technology platform aids businesses in managing their workforce effectively.

Over the past year, Ronald Waters has engaged in the sale of 600 shares and has not purchased any shares. The broader insider transaction trend at Paylocity Holding Corp shows a total of 35 insider sales and no insider buys over the same period.

On the date of the latest transaction, shares of Paylocity Holding Corp were priced at $156.91, resulting in a market cap of approximately $9.08 billion. The price-earnings ratio of the company stands at 44.88, which is above the industry median of 25.83.

The stock's valuation according to the GF Value is $288.19, indicating a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.54. This suggests that Paylocity Holding Corp is significantly undervalued. The GF Value is derived from historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past performance, and future business performance estimates from analysts.

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This insider sale comes at a time when the stock appears undervalued, raising questions about the insider's future expectations for the company. Investors often monitor insider transactions as they can provide insights into the company's prospects from those who know the business best.

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