CAT vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $120.37 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $42.81B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 56.97% | — |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 3.95% |
| Beta | 1.60 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PAYX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 9.2× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 36.4).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 12%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (3.95% vs 0.77%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
PAYX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Paychex, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.