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 | $149.02 | $76.79 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $37.01B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 34.3 |
| ROE | 31.11% | 4.77% |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 1.34% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 1.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 2.71% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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 9.4× the market cap of ADM.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 34.3).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 5%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (7% vs 2%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.86% vs 2.71%).
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.