ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ADM • US0394831020
68.03 USD
-1.58 (-2.27%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 11:23 AM
Taking everything into account, ADM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADM was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. ADM has an average financial health and profitability rating. ADM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years ADM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.11%, ADM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADM has a Return On Equity (4.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ADM (3.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADM is significantly below the industry average of 28.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.11% | ||
| ROE | 4.74% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% |
ROA(3y)4.29%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)6.83%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.34%, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.77%, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ADM's Gross Margin of 6.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADM is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- ADM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.34% | ||
| GM | 6.27% |
OM growth 3Y-24.65%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3Y-32.01%
PM growth 5Y-13.38%
GM growth 3Y-5.6%
GM growth 5Y-1.95%
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.
- ADM has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- ADM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ADM would need 2.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ADM (2.00) is better than 84.09% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that ADM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ADM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADM outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 11.20 indicates that ADM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 11.20, ADM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 11.20 indicates that ADM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 11.20, ADM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 11.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 11.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ADM have decreased strongly by -27.54% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.97% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.15% in the past year.
- ADM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.54%
EPS 3Y-24.16%
EPS 5Y-0.97%
EPS Q2Q%-23.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-13.68%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.23% on average over the next years.
- ADM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.3%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y3.23%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.17%
Revenue Next 5Y0.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ADM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.89.
- ADM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADM is cheaper than 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.88 indicates a correct valuation of ADM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.11. ADM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ADM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- ADM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADM is cheaper than 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, ADM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ADM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.22.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ADM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ADM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.21%!
- ADM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ADM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- ADM pays out 91.56% 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.
DP91.56%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
NYSE:ADM (3/3/2026, 11:23:00 AM)
68.03
-1.58 (-2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners86.87%
Inst Owner Change2.54%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change7.32%
Market Cap32.69B
Revenue(TTM)80.27B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Analysts53
Price Target62.08 (-8.75%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio3.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
DP91.56%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.52%
Min EPS beat(2)6.8%
Max EPS beat(2)8.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.37%
Min EPS beat(4)3.39%
Max EPS beat(4)11.04%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.54%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.57%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.26%
PT rev (1m)5.75%
PT rev (3m)5.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 6 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.35 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY5.03%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY12.86%
OCF(TTM)11.34
OCFY16.68%
SpS167.03
BVpS47.32
TBVpS33.29
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number60.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.11% | ||
| ROE | 4.74% | ||
| ROCE | 4.21% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.36% | ||
| OM | 1.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.34% | ||
| GM | 6.27% | ||
| FCFM | 5.24% |
ROA(3y)4.29%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)6.83%
ROICexc(3y)6.01%
ROICexc(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc(3y)7.43%
ROICexgc(5y)8.7%
ROCE(3y)7.23%
ROCE(5y)8.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.62%
OM growth 3Y-24.65%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3Y-32.01%
PM growth 5Y-13.38%
GM growth 3Y-5.6%
GM growth 5Y-1.95%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 209.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 389.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 11.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 11.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)127.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.53%
Profit Quality(3y)181.1%
Profit Quality(5y)158.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.54%
EPS 3Y-24.16%
EPS 5Y-0.97%
EPS Q2Q%-23.68%
EPS Next Y25.3%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y3.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-13.68%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.17%
Revenue Next 5Y0.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.21%
EBIT Next Year183.98%
EBIT Next 3Y43.29%
EBIT Next 5Y25.55%
FCF growth 1Y242.62%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y95.41%
OCF growth 3Y16.17%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO / ADM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ADM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 grow by 25.3% 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 91.56%.