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ADT INC (ADT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ADT - US00090Q1031 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/28/2025, 8:11:44 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:11:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ADT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While ADT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
In multiple years ADT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
ADT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

ADT's Return On Assets of 4.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADT outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.51%, ADT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ADT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADT outperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADT is below the industry average of 9.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.65%) for ADT is above the 3 year average (5.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.01%
ROE 17.51%
ROIC 6.65%
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)0.17%
ROE(3y)9.77%
ROE(5y)-0.4%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.53%, ADT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of ADT (25.25%) is better than 94.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADT has grown nicely.
ADT has a Gross Margin of 80.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADT outperforms 93.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.25%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 80.92%
OM growth 3Y192.77%
OM growth 5Y30.57%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ADT has more shares outstanding
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 0.62, we must say that ADT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.62, ADT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.56% of the companies in the same industry.
ADT has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ADT would need 9.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADT (9.92) is better than 62.34% of its industry peers.
ADT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.99. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ADT (1.99) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.99
Debt/FCF 9.92
Altman-Z 0.62
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC6.79%
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 0.67 indicates that ADT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.67, ADT is not doing good in the industry: 77.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that ADT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, ADT is not doing good in the industry: 80.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.54
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 5.20% 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)5.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.73% on average over the next years.
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

ADT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, ADT is valued rather cheaply.
ADT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADT is valued cheaper than 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ADT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 8.29
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

84.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
93.51% 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 8.72
EV/EBITDA 5.46
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 2.70%.
ADT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. ADT pays more dividend than 96.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ADT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADT decreases each year by -23.00%.
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%
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

29.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ADT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.94%
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 (11/28/2025, 8:11:44 PM)

After market: 8.25 0 (0%)

8.25

+0.09 (+1.1%)

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-1.24%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-4.14%
Market Cap6.76B
Revenue(TTM)5.11B
Net Income(TTM)640.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target9.77 (18.42%)
Short Float %4.17%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.7%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23%
DP29.94%
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)10.14%
Min EPS beat(2)6.41%
Max EPS beat(2)13.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.73%
Min EPS beat(4)5.33%
Max EPS beat(4)13.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)76.37%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)91.66%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)51.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.87%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.74%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 8.29
P/S 1.34
P/FCF 8.72
P/OCF 3.48
P/B 1.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.46
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)0.95
FCFY11.47%
OCF(TTM)2.37
OCFY28.73%
SpS6.15
BVpS4.4
TBVpS-7.33
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.01%
ROE 17.51%
ROCE 8.9%
ROIC 6.65%
ROICexc 6.68%
ROICexgc 20.58%
OM 25.25%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 80.92%
FCFM 15.39%
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)0.17%
ROE(3y)9.77%
ROE(5y)-0.4%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
ROICexc(3y)5.39%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)17.14%
ROICexgc(5y)11.43%
ROCE(3y)7.17%
ROCE(5y)4.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y161.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y188.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.78%
OM growth 3Y192.77%
OM growth 5Y30.57%
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 1.99
Debt/FCF 9.92
Debt/EBITDA 2.74
Cap/Depr 86.6%
Cap/Sales 23.16%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.13%
Profit Quality 122.81%
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.62
F-Score6
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)95.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.38%
Profit Quality(3y)148.75%
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)5.2%
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 1Y7.55%
EBIT growth 3Y185.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.39%
EBIT Next Year118%
EBIT Next 3Y34.02%
EBIT Next 5Y25.29%
FCF growth 1Y60.08%
FCF growth 3Y76.31%
FCF growth 5Y4.03%
OCF growth 1Y8.72%
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.