BA vs PAYX
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Paychex, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | PAYX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $99.90 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $35.52B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 20.4 |
| ROE | 169.95% | — |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 26.63% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 4.77% |
| Beta | 1.20 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs PAYX in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 4.8× the market cap of PAYX.
- PAYX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.4 vs 86.2).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 12%).
- PAYX pays a dividend (4.77%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company 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.