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

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

61.94 USD
+0.75 (+1.23%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
61.94 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

ADM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. ADM has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

ADM had positive earnings in the past year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B -6B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ADM (2.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.29%, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM's Return On Invested Capital of 3.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADM outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
ADM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.66%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.89%.
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 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.
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.
ADM's Gross Margin of 6.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADM is outperformed by 78.16% 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ADM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ADM Yearly Shares OutstandingADM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

ADM has an Altman-Z score of 3.06. This indicates that ADM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ADM's Altman-Z score of 3.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADM outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADM is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ADM, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ADM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.67) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
ADM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z 3.06
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.18%
ADM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADM 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

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 comparable to the rest of the industry: ADM outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
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 Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ADM have decreased strongly by -25.30% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the past year.
ADM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.76% yearly.
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-27.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 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 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 16.79, 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 60.92% 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 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.39, ADM is valued correctly.
70.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, ADM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 14.39
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
ADM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADM is cheaper than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.33
EV/EBITDA 13.49
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)1.36
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, ADM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ADM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%

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 2016 2017 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.
The dividend of ADM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.76%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%
ADM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADM 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 Dividend Payout.ADM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO

NYSE:ADM (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 61.94 0 (0%)

61.94

+0.75 (+1.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners86.87%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap29.77B
Revenue(TTM)83.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts52.63
Price Target58.26 (-5.94%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio4.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
DP82.76%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
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)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)-1.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 14.39
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 6.33
P/OCF 4.89
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA 13.49
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY6.95%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY15.8%
OCF(TTM)12.67
OCFY20.45%
SpS173.15
BVpS46.81
TBVpS32.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.36
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 3.06
F-Score4
WACC8.18%
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-27.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%
EPS Next 5Y0.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.91%
EBIT growth 5Y4.61%
EBIT Next Year58.93%
EBIT Next 3Y24.92%
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 for ADM stock?

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


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

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) 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) is expected to decline by -27.37% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADM stock?

The dividend rating of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.76%.