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

USA - NYSE:ADM - US0394831020 - Common Stock

56.98 USD
+0.26 (+0.46%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
57.169 USD
+0.19 (+0.33%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ADM. ADM was compared to 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.
ADM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ADM has 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B -6B

1.2 Ratios

ADM has a Return On Assets (2.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of ADM (4.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.67%, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADM is significantly below the industry average of 28.25%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.11%
ROE 4.9%
ROIC 3.67%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.33%, ADM is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
ADM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ADM has a Operating Margin (1.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADM has remained more or less at the same level.
ADM has a Gross Margin of 6.37%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADM underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
ADM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.91%
PM (TTM) 1.33%
GM 6.37%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ADM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ADM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ADM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ADM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ADM Yearly Shares OutstandingADM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.02 indicates that ADM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ADM has a Altman-Z score of 3.02. This is in the better half of the industry: ADM outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
ADM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ADM would need 2.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ADM's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.25 is amongst the best of the industry. ADM outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
ADM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ADM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 3.02
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.09%
ADM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that ADM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ADM has a Current ratio (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that ADM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADM's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADM outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.9
ADM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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%.
ADM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.32% yearly.
ADM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.95%.
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)-8.95%
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 0.03% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.85%
EPS Next 2Y-0.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.09%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.44, the valuation of ADM can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ADM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADM is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ADM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23, ADM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. ADM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.44
Fwd PE 12.23
ADM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ADM.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADM is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.66
EV/EBITDA 12.68
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)1.25
EPS Next 2Y-0.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.18, ADM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, ADM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.6%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ADM grows each year by 7.05%, which is quite nice.
ADM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

ADM pays out 88.90% 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.
DP88.9%
EPS Next 2Y-0.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
ADM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.169 +0.19 (+0.33%)

56.98

+0.26 (+0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners84.35%
Inst Owner Change0.96%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap27.38B
Revenue(TTM)85.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts66.25
Price Target59.55 (4.51%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.6%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.05%
DP88.9%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.51)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.22%
Min EPS beat(2)3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)11.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.33%
Max EPS beat(4)11.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.29%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.57%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.85%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.4%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)0.96%
PT rev (3m)11.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.44
Fwd PE 12.23
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 6.66
P/OCF 4.91
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 12.68
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY15.01%
OCF(TTM)11.61
OCFY20.38%
SpS172.28
BVpS46.68
TBVpS32.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number62.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.11%
ROE 4.9%
ROCE 4.72%
ROIC 3.67%
ROICexc 3.79%
ROICexgc 4.8%
OM 1.91%
PM (TTM) 1.33%
GM 6.37%
FCFM 4.96%
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 Turnover1.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 2.25
Debt/EBITDA 3.09
Cap/Depr 127.41%
Cap/Sales 1.77%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 203.95%
Profit Quality 373.89%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 3.02
F-Score4
WACC8.09%
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-17.85%
EPS Next 2Y-0.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.95%
Revenue growth 3Y0.11%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.09%
EBIT growth 1Y-47.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.91%
EBIT growth 5Y4.61%
EBIT Next Year81.69%
EBIT Next 3Y26.8%
EBIT Next 5Y13.87%
FCF growth 1Y13.54%
FCF growth 3Y-39.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.41%
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 5 / 10 to ADM.


What is the valuation status of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ADM stock?

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is 15.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ADM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is expected to decline by -17.85% in the next year.