CAT vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $124.99 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $44.46B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 25.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | — |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 3.78% |
| Beta | 1.60 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PAYX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 8.4× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.8 vs 35.0).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 12%).
- PAYX has the higher dividend yield (3.78% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. 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.