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AGREE REALTY CORP (ADC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ADC - US0084921008 - REIT

73.15 USD
+0.46 (+0.63%)
Last: 10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
73.15 USD
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After Hours: 10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ADC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADC was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. ADC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. ADC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ADC had positive earnings in the past year.
ADC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ADC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ADC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ADC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADC 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 -1B

1.2 Ratios

ADC has a Return On Assets of 1.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: ADC outperforms 64.34% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.15%, ADC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ADC's Return On Invested Capital of 2.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADC outperforms 52.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADC is in line with the industry average of 3.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.80%) for ADC is above the 3 year average (2.69%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 3.15%
ROIC 2.8%
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)3.33%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
ADC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 26.97%, ADC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADC has declined.
The Operating Margin of ADC (47.89%) is better than 89.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADC has declined.
ADC has a Gross Margin of 88.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADC outperforms 89.15% of its industry peers.
ADC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47.89%
PM (TTM) 26.97%
GM 88.01%
OM growth 3Y-2.54%
OM growth 5Y-2.49%
PM growth 3Y-5.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
ADC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ADC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ADC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ADC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ADC Yearly Shares OutstandingADC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ADC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that ADC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.51, ADC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.47% of the companies in the same industry.
ADC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating ADC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ADC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.57) than 87.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.49%
ADC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ADC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.74, ADC is not doing good in the industry: 63.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that ADC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADC has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADC underperforms 63.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.72
ADC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ADC have decreased by -5.08% in the last year.
ADC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% yearly.
ADC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.17%.
ADC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.08%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%-17.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.17%
Revenue growth 3Y22.06%
Revenue growth 5Y26.9%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%

3.2 Future

ADC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.00% yearly.
ADC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.95%
EPS Next 5Y5%
Revenue Next Year16.74%
Revenue Next 2Y13.69%
Revenue Next 3Y13.11%
Revenue Next 5Y15.94%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ADC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B
ADC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.54, ADC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ADC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say ADC is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ADC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADC is cheaper than 68.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, ADC is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.54
Fwd PE 37
ADC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

88.37% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ADC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 21
ADC Per share dataADC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ADC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.90%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.01, ADC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ADC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.9%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.62%!
ADC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ADC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.62%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
ADC Yearly Dividends per shareADC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

ADC pays out 183.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ADC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP183.89%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.95%
ADC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADC 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 -1B
ADC Dividend Payout.ADC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AGREE REALTY CORP

NYSE:ADC (10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 73.15 0 (0%)

73.15

+0.46 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners116.06%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change1.6%
Market Cap8.10B
Analysts79.2
Price Target83.85 (14.63%)
Short Float %10%
Short Ratio11.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.9%
Yearly Dividend2.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.62%
DP183.89%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.256)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.58%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.91%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.58%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.24%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.82%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.75%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.2%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.79%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.53%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.17%
PT rev (1m)0.4%
PT rev (3m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.54
Fwd PE 37
P/S 12.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.93
P/B 1.43
P/tB 1.71
EV/EBITDA 21
EPS(TTM)1.68
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY2.7%
FCF(TTM)-8.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY5.91%
SpS5.96
BVpS51.09
TBVpS42.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 3.15%
ROCE 3.54%
ROIC 2.8%
ROICexc 2.8%
ROICexgc 3.14%
OM 47.89%
PM (TTM) 26.97%
GM 88.01%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)3.33%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
ROICexc(3y)2.69%
ROICexc(5y)2.7%
ROICexgc(3y)3.04%
ROICexgc(5y)3.08%
ROCE(3y)3.4%
ROCE(5y)3.41%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y1%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.17%
OM growth 3Y-2.54%
OM growth 5Y-2.49%
PM growth 3Y-5.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.98
Cap/Depr 612.66%
Cap/Sales 206.86%
Interest Coverage 2.5
Cash Conversion 88.76%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score3
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)815.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)1193.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)261.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)350.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.08%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%-17.31%
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.95%
EPS Next 5Y5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.17%
Revenue growth 3Y22.06%
Revenue growth 5Y26.9%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%
Revenue Next Year16.74%
Revenue Next 2Y13.69%
Revenue Next 3Y13.11%
Revenue Next 5Y15.94%
EBIT growth 1Y11.11%
EBIT growth 3Y18.97%
EBIT growth 5Y23.75%
EBIT Next Year99.63%
EBIT Next 3Y38.43%
EBIT Next 5Y28.18%
FCF growth 1Y18.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.84%
OCF growth 3Y20.6%
OCF growth 5Y27.8%