CAT vs ADP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Automatic Data Processing, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $819.95 | $261.80 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $103.74B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 24.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 72.24% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.11% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 6.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 2.60% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.83 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ADP in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.6× the market cap of ADP.
- ADP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.1 vs 35.3).
- ADP earns a higher return on equity (72% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 7%).
- ADP has the higher dividend yield (2.60% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ADP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.