PAYX Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on PAYX (PAYX) means setting aside enough cash to buy 100 shares and selling a put option. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to buy PAYX at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, PAYX last traded around $113.55. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $110.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $2.50 per share — a 2.27% premium ratio and a Net Score of 4.5 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for PAYX — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-08-21 | OTM | $110.00 | $2.50 | 2.27% | 4.5 |
How much income does an PAYX cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $110.00 strike, PAYX pays $2.50 per share, so a single contract collects about $250 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $11000 in cash, roughly $11000 of capital — the 2.27% premium ratio shown above.
PAYX premium ratio trend
Over the last 40 trading snapshots, PAYX's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 0.70% to 4.74%, averaging 2.68%. It currently sits at 2.27%, which is below its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is PAYX a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far PAYX sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare PAYX against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
PAYX cash secured put FAQ
How much does an PAYX cash secured put pay?
At the $110.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one PAYX contract collects $2.50 per share — about $250 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 2.27% premium ratio against roughly $11000 of capital.
Is PAYX a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 4.5 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. PAYX last traded at $113.55 versus a 52-week low of $85.45. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an PAYX covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 PAYX shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy PAYX if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this PAYX data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the PAYX figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.