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ADT INC (ADT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ADT - US00090Q1031 - Common Stock

8.26 USD
-0.12 (-1.43%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ADT. ADT was compared to 79 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. ADT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ADT.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ADT was profitable.
In the past year ADT had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ADT reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years ADT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ADT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADT 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 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.89%, ADT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ADT has a better Return On Equity (17.00%) than 79.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.99%, ADT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADT is below the industry average of 10.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.35%) for ADT is below the current ROIC(6.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.89%
ROE 17%
ROIC 6.99%
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)0.17%
ROE(3y)9.77%
ROE(5y)-0.4%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)3.48%
ADT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

ADT has a better Profit Margin (12.30%) than 73.42% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of ADT (25.78%) is better than 94.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADT has grown nicely.
ADT has a Gross Margin of 81.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADT outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
ADT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.78%
PM (TTM) 12.3%
GM 81.28%
OM growth 3Y192.75%
OM growth 5Y30.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.32%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
ADT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ADT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ADT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ADT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ADT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ADT Yearly Shares OutstandingADT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
ADT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that ADT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, ADT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.77% of the companies in the same industry.
ADT has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ADT would need 10.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.79, ADT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the high side and indicates that ADT has dependencies on debt financing.
ADT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.85) than 70.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.85
Debt/FCF 10.79
Altman-Z 0.56
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.18%
ADT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.46 indicates that ADT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.46, ADT is doing worse than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that ADT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, ADT is not doing good in the industry: 87.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.37
ADT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ADT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.54%, which is quite good.
ADT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.53% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.28% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.90% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.54%
EPS 3Y93.99%
EPS 5Y-7.53%
EPS Q2Q%15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%

3.2 Future

ADT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ADT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.2%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y15.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ADT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
ADT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.49, which indicates a very decent valuation of ADT.
ADT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADT is cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. ADT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of ADT can be described as very reasonable.
92.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say ADT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.49
Fwd PE 8.3
ADT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ADT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADT is cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
89.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.48
EV/EBITDA 5.51
ADT Per share dataADT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

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.
ADT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ADT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y15.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%.
ADT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. ADT pays more dividend than 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ADT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADT decreases each year by -23.02%.
ADT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ADT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
ADT Yearly Dividends per shareADT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

ADT pays out 31.51% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.51%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y15.93%
ADT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M
ADT Dividend Payout.ADT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ADT INC

NYSE:ADT (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 8.26 0 (0%)

8.26

-0.12 (-1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners77.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.38%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-5.48%
Market Cap6.87B
Revenue(TTM)4.90B
Net Income(TTM)622.00M
Analysts75.56
Price Target9.77 (18.28%)
Short Float %3.91%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.63%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.02%
DP31.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-11 2025-12-11 (0.055)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.59%
Min EPS beat(2)9.32%
Max EPS beat(2)13.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.08%
Min EPS beat(4)5.33%
Max EPS beat(4)15.8%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)115.18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)93.1%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)40.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.61%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.49
Fwd PE 8.3
P/S 1.36
P/FCF 9.48
P/OCF 3.45
P/B 1.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.51
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY10.53%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY12.05%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY10.54%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY28.97%
SpS6.09
BVpS4.4
TBVpS-7.36
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.89%
ROE 17%
ROCE 9.37%
ROIC 6.99%
ROICexc 7.02%
ROICexgc 23.78%
OM 25.78%
PM (TTM) 12.3%
GM 81.28%
FCFM 14.31%
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)0.17%
ROE(3y)9.77%
ROE(5y)-0.4%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)3.48%
ROICexc(3y)5.39%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)17.12%
ROICexgc(5y)11.42%
ROCE(3y)7.17%
ROCE(5y)4.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y161.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y188.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.78%
OM growth 3Y192.75%
OM growth 5Y30.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.32%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.85
Debt/FCF 10.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.54
Cap/Depr 93.43%
Cap/Sales 25.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.82%
Profit Quality 116.4%
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.56
F-Score6
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)95.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.39%
Profit Quality(3y)148.73%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.54%
EPS 3Y93.99%
EPS 5Y-7.53%
EPS Q2Q%15%
EPS Next Y20.2%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y15.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.96%
EBIT growth 3Y185.04%
EBIT growth 5Y29.38%
EBIT Next Year118%
EBIT Next 3Y34.02%
EBIT Next 5Y25.29%
FCF growth 1Y51.56%
FCF growth 3Y76.29%
FCF growth 5Y4.03%
OCF growth 1Y6.67%
OCF growth 3Y4.54%
OCF growth 5Y0.13%

ADT INC / ADT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ADT INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ADT.


What is the valuation status of ADT INC (ADT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to ADT INC (ADT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ADT INC?

ADT INC (ADT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ADT stock?

The financial health rating of ADT INC (ADT) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ADT INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ADT INC (ADT) is expected to grow by 20.2% in the next year.