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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ADM - US0394831020 - Common Stock

58.56 USD
+0.58 (+1%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
58.57 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ADM. ADM was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. ADM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ADM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ADM was profitable.
In the past year ADM had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B -6B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.29%, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.29%, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.69%, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADM is significantly below the industry average of 28.25%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.43%, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ADM has a Operating Margin (1.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ADM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 6.22%, ADM is doing worse than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ADM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ADM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ADM is higher compared to a year ago.
ADM Yearly Shares OutstandingADM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
ADM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.02 indicates that ADM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.02, ADM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.67) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that ADM is not too dependend on debt financing.
ADM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z 3.02
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.13%
ADM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

ADM has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that ADM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ADM has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADM underperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that ADM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.92
ADM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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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

ADM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-27.14%
EPS Next 2Y-4.26%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue Next Year-3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.53%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ADM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
ADM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.87, the valuation of ADM can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ADM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ADM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.22.
ADM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.54.
ADM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADM is cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.58.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 13.54
ADM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

ADM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADM is valued cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.98
EV/EBITDA 12.78
ADM Per share dataADM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y-4.26%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ADM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ADM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.4%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.05%!
ADM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ADM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
ADM Yearly Dividends per shareADM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

82.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ADM. 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-4.26%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
ADM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B
ADM Dividend Payout.ADM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO

NYSE:ADM (12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 58.57 +0.01 (+0.02%)

58.56

+0.58 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners86.81%
Inst Owner Change2.92%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap28.14B
Revenue(TTM)83.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts53.68
Price Target58.97 (0.7%)
Short Float %2.88%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.4%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
DP82.76%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.51)
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)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 13.54
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 5.98
P/OCF 4.62
P/B 1.25
P/tB 1.79
EV/EBITDA 12.78
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY16.71%
OCF(TTM)12.67
OCFY21.63%
SpS173.15
BVpS46.81
TBVpS32.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number62.34
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 3.02
F-Score4
WACC8.13%
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-27.14%
EPS Next 2Y-4.26%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.53%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.91%
EBIT growth 5Y4.61%
EBIT Next Year59.02%
EBIT Next 3Y24.67%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ADM stock?

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


What is the valuation status of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ADM stock?

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


What is the valuation of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is 15.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ADM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is expected to decline by -27.14% in the next year.