Ares Capital Corporation vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.96 (market cap $14.35B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.10B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is far larger — about 3× Ares Capital Corporation's market cap, and Ares Capital Corporation pays the higher dividend (9.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARCC | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.35B | $43.10B |
Sector | Financials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $22.68 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $17.45 | $85.57 |
Dividend Yield | 9.61% | 3.93% |
Enterprise Value | — | $46.59B |
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Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
Read more on ARCC →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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