Better Buy: Procter & Gamble vs. Unilever

Go into almost any grocery store and you're likely to find products made by Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Unilever (NYSE: UL). Both companies make things that people use every day in good economic times and bad. The stocks for each company, backed by scale and brand recognition, have long been viewed as safe havens. Is one a better choice than the other right now?

Procter & Gamble boasts a market cap of just about $300 billion. It generates nearly $70 billion in annual sales. The consumer staples giant sells products in over 180 countries around the world and operates in 10 product categories. It is largely focused on personal care products, from diapers to soap to razors. The one thing it doesn't do is make food.

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