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ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY (ADX) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE:ADX - US0062121043

23.17 USD
-0.22 (-0.94%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, ADX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADX was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. ADX has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. ADX is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ADX had positive earnings in the past year.
ADX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ADX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ADX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ADX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADX 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 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.34%
ROE 12.44%
ROIC 0.62%
ROA(3y)6.68%
ROA(5y)11.8%
ROE(3y)6.64%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)0.68%
ROIC(5y)0.68%
ADX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

ADX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADX has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 62.86%
PM (TTM) 997.14%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.08%
OM growth 5Y-3.36%
PM growth 3Y-6.08%
PM growth 5Y1.94%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ADX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ADX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ADX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ADX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ADX Yearly Shares OutstandingADX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ADX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

ADX has an Altman-Z score of 73.35. This indicates that ADX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ADX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 73.35
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ADX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.44 indicates that ADX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ADX has a Quick Ratio of 5.44. This indicates that ADX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.44
Quick Ratio 5.44
ADX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ADX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.20% on average over the past years.
ADX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.58%.
ADX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40%
EPS 3Y-4.13%
EPS 5Y1.2%
EPS Q2Q%-48.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y0.86%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ADX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ADX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, ADX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.72
Fwd PE N/A
ADX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
ADX Per share dataADX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.45
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.46%, which is a nice return.
ADX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 14.46%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ADX grows each year by 10.86%, which is quite nice.
ADX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of ADX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ADX Yearly Dividends per shareADX 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

ADX pays out 108.88% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ADX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP108.88%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ADX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
ADX Dividend Payout.ADX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY

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

23.17

-0.22 (-0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12
Inst Owners20.85%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners2.77%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)35.00M
Net Income(TTM)349.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.64%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 14.46%
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.86%
DP108.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-28 2025-07-28 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.72
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 79.53
P/FCF 7.95
P/OCF 7.95
P/B 0.99
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3
EY12.95%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY12.57%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY12.57%
SpS0.29
BVpS23.35
TBVpS23.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.45
Graham Number39.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.34%
ROE 12.44%
ROCE 0.78%
ROIC 0.62%
ROICexc 0.62%
ROICexgc 0.62%
OM 62.86%
PM (TTM) 997.14%
GM N/A
FCFM 1000%
ROA(3y)6.68%
ROA(5y)11.8%
ROE(3y)6.64%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)0.68%
ROIC(5y)0.68%
ROICexc(3y)0.68%
ROICexc(5y)0.68%
ROICexgc(3y)0.68%
ROICexgc(5y)0.68%
ROCE(3y)0.87%
ROCE(5y)0.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.2%
OM growth 3Y-2.08%
OM growth 5Y-3.36%
PM growth 3Y-6.08%
PM growth 5Y1.94%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100.29%
Current Ratio 5.44
Quick Ratio 5.44
Altman-Z 73.35
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40%
EPS 3Y-4.13%
EPS 5Y1.2%
EPS Q2Q%-48.61%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y0.86%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.53%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.68%
FCF growth 3Y-4.18%
FCF growth 5Y2.81%
OCF growth 1Y-7.68%
OCF growth 3Y-4.18%
OCF growth 5Y2.81%

ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY / ADX FAQ

What does ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY do?

Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end investment company. The Fund is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a blend of high-quality, large-cap companies. The Fund seeks to generate returns that exceed its benchmark and consistently distribute dividend income and capital gains to shareholders. The Fund may invest up to 20% of assets in commodities (other than physical commodities), including swaps. The Fund invests in various sectors, such as information technology, financials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, communication services, industrials, consumer staples, energy, utilities, real estate and materials.


What is the current price of ADX stock?

The current stock price of ADX is 23.17 USD. The price decreased by -0.94% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of ADX stock?

ADX has a ChartMill Technical rating of 7 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.


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