CAT vs ADP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Automatic Data Processing, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $223.55 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $89.36B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 20.8 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 71.21% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 20.12% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 7.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 3.04% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.84 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ADP in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.1× the market cap of ADP.
- ADP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.8 vs 49.7).
- ADP earns a higher return on equity (71% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 7%).
- ADP has the higher dividend yield (3.04% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ADP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.