UNP vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Union Pacific Corporation vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | UNP | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $308.05 | $124.47 |
| Market cap | $183.00B | $44.27B |
| P/E ratio | 24.9 | 25.1 |
| ROE | 39.70% | — |
| Profit margin | 28.85% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 11.50% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.84% | 3.82% |
| Beta | 0.96 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
UNP vs PAYX in plain English
- UNP is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of PAYX.
- UNP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.9 vs 25.1).
- PAYX is growing revenue faster (12% vs 12%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (3.82% vs 1.84%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
UNP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Union Pacific Corporation 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.