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 | $997.47 | $99.90 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $35.52B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 20.4 |
| ROE | 51.33% | — |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 4.77% |
| 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 12.9× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.4 vs 49.7).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 12%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (4.77% vs 0.65%).
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.