ETN vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eaton Corporation, PLC vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ETN | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459.96 | $120.37 |
| Market cap | $178.65B | $42.81B |
| P/E ratio | 46.7 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 19.68% | — |
| Profit margin | 12.75% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 21.40% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.96% | 3.95% |
| Beta | 1.18 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ETN vs PAYX in plain English
- ETN is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 46.7).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (21% vs 12%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (3.95% vs 0.96%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation, PLC 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.