ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:ADM • US0394831020

55.32 EUR
-1.47 (-2.59%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ADM. ADM was compared to 67 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ADM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ADM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

4

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ADM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ADM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ADM has always been profitable.
  • ADM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ADM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B -6B

1.2 Ratios

  • ADM has a Return On Assets (2.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ADM has a Return On Equity of 5.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ADM outperforms 43.28% of its industry peers.
  • ADM has a Return On Invested Capital (3.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ADM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.66%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 5.29%
ROIC 3.69%
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)13.47%
ROE(5y)12.27%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
ADM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ADM (1.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADM has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.83%, ADM is doing worse than 74.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADM has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of ADM (6.22%) is worse than 91.04% of its industry peers.
  • ADM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.83%
PM (TTM) 1.43%
GM 6.22%
OM growth 3Y-12%
OM growth 5Y-1.08%
PM growth 3Y-12.83%
PM growth 5Y-0.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
ADM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

6

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADM is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ADM has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for ADM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ADM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ADM.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingADM.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
ADM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.09 indicates that ADM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.09, ADM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ADM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ADM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADM outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that ADM is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ADM has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 74.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z 3.09
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.2%
ADM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that ADM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ADM has a Current ratio (1.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ADM has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that ADM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ADM has a Quick ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.92
ADM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

2

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ADM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.30%.
  • ADM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.32% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, ADM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ADM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.3%
EPS 3Y-3.11%
EPS 5Y12.32%
EPS Q2Q%-15.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.26% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-27.52%
EPS Next 2Y-4.79%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ADM.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADM.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
ADM.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADM.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.67, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ADM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ADM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, ADM is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.25, ADM is valued correctly.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ADM.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.20, ADM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.67
Fwd PE 15.25
ADM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ADM is valued a bit more expensive than 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADM is valued cheaper than 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.67
EV/EBITDA 14.08
ADM.DE Per share dataADM.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y-4.79%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ADM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.76, ADM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ADM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ADM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.05%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
ADM.DE Yearly Dividends per shareADM.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • ADM pays out 82.76% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • ADM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.76%
EPS Next 2Y-4.79%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
ADM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B
ADM.DE Dividend Payout.ADM.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADM.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO

FRA:ADM (2/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

55.32

-1.47 (-2.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-03
Inst Owners86.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.59B
Revenue(TTM)83.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts52.63
Price Target50.53 (-8.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
DP82.76%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.92%
Min EPS beat(2)6.8%
Max EPS beat(2)11.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.69%
Max EPS beat(4)11.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.24%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.81%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.4%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)-0.59%
PT rev (3m)-7.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.67
Fwd PE 15.25
P/S 0.38
P/FCF 6.67
P/OCF 5.15
P/B 1.39
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA 14.08
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY5.66%
EPS(NY)3.63
Fwd EY6.56%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY14.99%
OCF(TTM)10.74
OCFY19.41%
SpS146.76
BVpS39.67
TBVpS27.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number52.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 5.29%
ROCE 4.65%
ROIC 3.69%
ROICexc 3.83%
ROICexgc 4.88%
OM 1.83%
PM (TTM) 1.43%
GM 6.22%
FCFM 5.65%
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)13.47%
ROE(5y)12.27%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.91%
ROICexc(5y)7.02%
ROICexgc(3y)9.73%
ROICexgc(5y)8.63%
ROCE(3y)9.78%
ROCE(5y)8.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y-12%
OM growth 5Y-1.08%
PM growth 3Y-12.83%
PM growth 5Y-0.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.67
Debt/EBITDA 2.56
Cap/Depr 119.21%
Cap/Sales 1.66%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 227.13%
Profit Quality 395.54%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 3.09
F-Score4
WACC8.2%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)135.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)67.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.3%
EPS 3Y-3.11%
EPS 5Y12.32%
EPS Q2Q%-15.6%
EPS Next Y-27.52%
EPS Next 2Y-4.79%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.91%
EBIT growth 5Y4.61%
EBIT Next Year59.07%
EBIT Next 3Y25.61%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y863.73%
FCF growth 3Y-39.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y201.19%
OCF growth 3Y-24.93%
OCF growth 5YN/A

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO / ADM.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ADM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ADM.DE.


What is the valuation status for ADM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO?

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM.DE) is expected to decline by -27.52% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADM stock?

The dividend rating of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.76%.