KLA Corp. vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? KLA Corp. trades at $208.81 (market cap $261.92B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.31 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: KLA Corp. is far larger — about 6.1× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.92%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KLAC | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $261.92B | $43.14B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $301.71 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $84.39 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $263.17B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | 0.46% | 3.92% |
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KLA designs and manufactures yield-management and process-monitoring diagnostic and control systems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The systems are used to analyze the manufacturing process at various steps in a semiconductor's development. The firm's laser-scanning products are used for wafer qualification, process monitoring, and equipment monitoring. KLA also provides inspection tools and systems for optical metrology and e-beam metrology.
Read more on KLAC →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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