AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ADP - US0530151036 - Common Stock
254.748 USD
+0.69 (+0.27%)
Taking everything into account, ADP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADP was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ADP scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ADP has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ADP was profitable.
ADP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ADP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ADP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ADP has a better Return On Assets (7.61%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 64.90%, ADP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
ADP's Return On Invested Capital of 24.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ADP outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
ADP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 36.13%. This is significantly above the industry average of 22.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.00%) for ADP is well below the 3 year average (36.13%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ADP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.61% | ||
| ROE | 64.9% | ||
| ROIC | 24% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)6.25%
ROE(3y)81.89%
ROE(5y)76.59%
ROIC(3y)36.13%
ROIC(5y)33.86%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.79%, ADP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ADP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ADP's Operating Margin of 26.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ADP outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
ADP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ADP's Gross Margin of 47.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADP outperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.79% | ||
| GM | 47.22% |
OM growth 3Y4.64%
OM growth 5Y4.17%
PM growth 3Y3.54%
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y2.58%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ADP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ADP has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ADP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ADP has an Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is not the best score and indicates that ADP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.72, ADP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
ADP has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.18. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ADP would need 2.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.18, ADP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that ADP has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.44, ADP is doing worse than 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ADP, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC2.8
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
ADP has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that ADP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ADP (1.05) is worse than 70.93% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ADP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ADP has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADP underperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.74% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.74%
EPS 3Y12.57%
EPS 5Y11.05%
EPS Q2Q%6.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.1%
Sales Q2Q%7.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ADP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.81% on average per year.
ADP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.23%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue Next Year6.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
Revenue Next 3Y5.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.68%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, ADP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ADP.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. ADP is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ADP.
ADP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, ADP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ADP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ADP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ADP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ADP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.44%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ADP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.40. ADP pays more dividend than 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
ADP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ADP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.62%!
ADP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ADP has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.62%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
ADP pays out 59.30% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ADP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.55%
NASDAQ:ADP (11/11/2025, 3:15:58 PM)
254.748
+0.69 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change1.97%
Market Cap103.20B
Revenue(TTM)20.90B
Net Income(TTM)4.14B
Analysts65.71
Price Target315.71 (23.93%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
Yearly Dividend5.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.62%
DP59.3%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.73%
Min EPS beat(2)0.35%
Max EPS beat(2)1.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.2%
Min EPS beat(4)0.35%
Max EPS beat(4)1.85%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)1.6%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)1.57%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)1.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.04%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.09%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)-2.2%
PT rev (3m)-3.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.12 | ||
| P/S | 4.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.71 | ||
| P/B | 16.19 | ||
| P/tB | 68.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
EPS(TTM)10.16
EY3.99%
EPS(NY)12.06
Fwd EY4.74%
FCF(TTM)10.38
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)11.73
OCFY4.61%
SpS51.6
BVpS15.73
TBVpS3.7
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)2.27
Graham Number59.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.61% | ||
| ROE | 64.9% | ||
| ROCE | 44.33% | ||
| ROIC | 24% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 88.38% | ||
| OM | 26.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.79% | ||
| GM | 47.22% | ||
| FCFM | 20.11% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)6.25%
ROE(3y)81.89%
ROE(5y)76.59%
ROIC(3y)36.13%
ROIC(5y)33.86%
ROICexc(3y)55.75%
ROICexc(5y)48.87%
ROICexgc(3y)137.09%
ROICexgc(5y)114.46%
ROCE(3y)51.2%
ROCE(5y)46.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.46%
OM growth 3Y4.64%
OM growth 5Y4.17%
PM growth 3Y3.54%
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y2.58%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
F-Score6
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC2.8
Cap/Depr(3y)99.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.1%
Profit Quality(3y)103.34%
Profit Quality(5y)99.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.74%
EPS 3Y12.57%
EPS 5Y11.05%
EPS Q2Q%6.87%
EPS Next Y10.23%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.1%
Sales Q2Q%7.09%
Revenue Next Year6.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
Revenue Next 3Y5.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.68%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y12.61%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year19.43%
EBIT Next 3Y11.28%
EBIT Next 5Y10.37%
FCF growth 1Y29.38%
FCF growth 3Y19.94%
FCF growth 5Y12.76%
OCF growth 1Y24.54%
OCF growth 3Y16.81%
OCF growth 5Y10.3%
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING / ADP FAQ
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What is the valuation status of AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) stock?
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What is the profitability of ADP stock?
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ADP stock?
The financial health rating of AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING sustainable?
The dividend rating of AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.3%.