PG vs ADM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | ADM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $146.23 | $81.12 |
| Market cap | $339.64B | $39.10B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 22.2 |
| ROE | 30.29% | 7.64% |
| Profit margin | 18.44% | 2.16% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.98% | 2.56% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.61 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs ADM in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 8.7× the market cap of ADM.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.1 vs 22.2).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 8%).
- ADM is growing revenue faster (7% vs 2%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.98% vs 2.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
ADM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.