DE vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Deere & Company vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DE | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $647.47 | $124.47 |
| Market cap | $174.78B | $44.27B |
| P/E ratio | 35.2 | 25.1 |
| ROE | 18.24% | — |
| Profit margin | 10.17% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | -11.10% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.04% | 3.82% |
| Beta | — | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DE vs PAYX in plain English
- DE is the bigger company — about 3.9× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.1 vs 35.2).
- PAYX is growing revenue faster (12% vs -11%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (3.82% vs 1.04%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Deere & Company 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.