ADOBE INC (ADB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:ADB - US00724F1012 - Common Stock
304.85 EUR
+3.45 (+1.14%)
Taking everything into account, ADB scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADB was compared to 110 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ADB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ADB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make ADB suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ADB had positive earnings in the past year.
ADB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ADB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ADB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 24.19%, ADB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
ADB's Return On Equity of 59.11% is amongst the best of the industry. ADB outperforms 96.36% of its industry peers.
ADB has a better Return On Invested Capital (34.45%) than 97.27% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADB is significantly above the industry average of 12.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (34.45%) for ADB is above the 3 year average (27.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.19% | ||
| ROE | 59.11% | ||
| ROIC | 34.46% |
ROA(3y)18.04%
ROA(5y)18.7%
ROE(3y)35.38%
ROE(5y)35.67%
ROIC(3y)27.26%
ROIC(5y)24.7%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.01%, ADB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
ADB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 36.25%, ADB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.64% of the companies in the same industry.
ADB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ADB (89.14%) is better than 89.09% of its industry peers.
ADB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.01% | ||
| GM | 89.14% |
OM growth 3Y-0.69%
OM growth 5Y3.18%
PM growth 3Y-5.41%
PM growth 5Y-0.43%
GM growth 3Y0.32%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ADB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ADB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ADB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ADB has an Altman-Z score of 9.06. This indicates that ADB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ADB's Altman-Z score of 9.06 is amongst the best of the industry. ADB outperforms 84.55% of its industry peers.
ADB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADB (0.65) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
ADB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating ADB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, ADB is not doing good in the industry: 67.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although ADB does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.06 |
ROIC/WACC3.16
WACC10.9%
2.3 Liquidity
ADB has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that ADB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ADB's Current ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADB is outperformed by 67.27% of its industry peers.
ADB has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that ADB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, ADB is doing worse than 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ADB is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.31% over the past year.
ADB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.69% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.67% in the past year. This is quite good.
ADB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.31%
EPS 3Y13.86%
EPS 5Y18.69%
EPS Q2Q%14.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y10.86%
Revenue growth 5Y14%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ADB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.4%
EPS Next 2Y13.87%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.15%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.91%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.44, the valuation of ADB can be described as rather expensive.
ADB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADB is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ADB is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80, ADB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADB is valued cheaper than 88.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92, ADB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ADB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADB is valued cheaper than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ADB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ADB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ADB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y13.87%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ADB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:ADB (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
304.85
+3.45 (+1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap127.61B
Revenue(TTM)23.18B
Net Income(TTM)6.96B
Analysts78.72
Price Target400.73 (31.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.06%
Max EPS beat(2)0.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.06%
Max EPS beat(4)1.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)0.5%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)0.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.08%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)-2.15%
PT rev (3m)-8.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 | ||
| P/S | 6.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.11 | ||
| P/B | 12.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.73 |
EPS(TTM)17.48
EY5.73%
EPS(NY)20.6
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)19.78
FCFY6.49%
OCF(TTM)20.18
OCFY6.62%
SpS47.77
BVpS24.25
TBVpS-3.39
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number97.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.19% | ||
| ROE | 59.11% | ||
| ROCE | 43.05% | ||
| ROIC | 34.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 49.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4255.63% | ||
| OM | 36.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.01% | ||
| GM | 89.14% | ||
| FCFM | 41.41% |
ROA(3y)18.04%
ROA(5y)18.7%
ROE(3y)35.38%
ROE(5y)35.67%
ROIC(3y)27.26%
ROIC(5y)24.7%
ROICexc(3y)43%
ROICexc(5y)37.74%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)34.07%
ROCE(5y)30.87%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y17.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.83%
OM growth 3Y-0.69%
OM growth 5Y3.18%
PM growth 3Y-5.41%
PM growth 5Y-0.43%
GM growth 3Y0.32%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.06 |
F-Score7
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC3.16
Cap/Depr(3y)38.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.14%
Profit Quality(3y)141.67%
Profit Quality(5y)133.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.31%
EPS 3Y13.86%
EPS 5Y18.69%
EPS Q2Q%14.19%
EPS Next Y15.4%
EPS Next 2Y13.87%
EPS Next 3Y13.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y10.86%
Revenue growth 5Y14%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.91%
EBIT growth 1Y11.62%
EBIT growth 3Y10.09%
EBIT growth 5Y17.62%
EBIT Next Year17.42%
EBIT Next 3Y11.33%
EBIT Next 5Y10.2%
FCF growth 1Y25.87%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y14.35%
OCF growth 1Y21.94%
OCF growth 3Y3.67%
OCF growth 5Y12.75%
ADOBE INC / ADB.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ADB.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for ADOBE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ADOBE INC (ADB.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ADOBE INC?
ADOBE INC (ADB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ADB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADOBE INC (ADB.DE) is 17.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.57.
What is the expected EPS growth for ADOBE INC (ADB.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ADOBE INC (ADB.DE) is expected to grow by 15.4% in the next year.