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 | $283.12 | $108.12 |
| Market cap | $168.09B | $38.45B |
| P/E ratio | 23.3 | 22.1 |
| ROE | 40.69% | — |
| Profit margin | 29.20% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 3.20% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.95% | 4.52% |
| 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 4.4× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.1 vs 23.3).
- PAYX is growing revenue faster (12% vs 3%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (4.52% vs 1.95%).
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.