A O Smith Corp vs PayPal Holdings, Inc. — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B), while PayPal Holdings, Inc. trades at $58.13 (market cap $50.47B). The key difference: PayPal Holdings, Inc. is far larger — about 5.8× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and A O Smith Corp pays the higher dividend (2.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | PYPL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.65B | $50.47B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $76.13 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $39.08 |
Enterprise Value | $9.15B | $52.62B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 0.95% |
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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology platform company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants. The Company offers online payment solutions. PayPal Holdings serves customers worldwide.
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