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

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

62.2 USD
+0.26 (+0.42%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
62.4 USD
+0.2 (+0.32%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 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. 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

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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

With a Return On Assets value of 2.29%, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM has a Return On Equity of 5.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ADM outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
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 27.80%.
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

ADM has a Profit Margin (1.43%) which 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.
ADM's Operating Margin of 1.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADM outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
ADM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ADM has a Gross Margin of 6.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADM underperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADM has remained more or less at the same level.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ADM has less shares outstanding
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.
The Altman-Z score of ADM (3.06) is better than 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.67, ADM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ADM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, ADM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% 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 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, ADM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.76% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, ADM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.26% on average per year.
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

ADM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.86.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ADM.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say ADM is valued slightly cheaper.
ADM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADM is valued a bit cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, ADM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.86
Fwd PE 14.45
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ADM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.36
EV/EBITDA 13.53
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)1.37
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%.
ADM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ADM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
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 (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 62.4 +0.2 (+0.32%)

62.2

+0.26 (+0.42%)

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 Cap29.89B
Revenue(TTM)83.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts52.63
Price Target58.26 (-6.33%)
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 16.86
Fwd PE 14.45
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 6.36
P/OCF 4.91
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 13.53
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY6.92%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY15.73%
OCF(TTM)12.67
OCFY20.36%
SpS173.15
BVpS46.81
TBVpS32.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
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%.