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 | $161.02 | $80.14 |
| Market cap | $373.21B | $38.62B |
| P/E ratio | 24.3 | 22.0 |
| ROE | 29.61% | 7.64% |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 2.16% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 2.60% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.63 |
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 9.7× the market cap of ADM.
- ADM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.0 vs 24.3).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 8%).
- ADM is growing revenue faster (7% vs 4%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.70% vs 2.60%).
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.