ADM

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Fundamental data last updated:May 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Agricultural Farm Products

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/04/2026

Business Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities, products, and ingredients in the United States, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. It procures, stores, cleans, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley. The company also engages in the agricultural commodity and feed product import, export, and distribution; and structured trade finance activities. In addition, it offers vegetable oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial customers; crude vegetable oils, salad oils, margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, the company provides peanuts, peanut-derived ingredients, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, wheat flour, and dextrose; alcohol and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal; distillers' grains; and citric acids. Additionally, the company provides natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, and natural health and nutrition products, including probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts; and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and foods. It also offers futures commission merchant; commodity brokerage services; cash margins and securities pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouses; and cash pledged as security under certain insurance arrangements. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

 


VALUATION

P/E

35.75

Market Cap ($M USD)

$38.48B

Forward P/E

17.10

PEG

0.16

PRICE TO SALES

0.48

PRICE TO BOOK

1.69

EV / EBITDA

13.95

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

12.46%

DCF Value

$70.39

Graham Number

$48.66

Price to FCF

8.03

EV to FCF

10.13

Earnings Yield

2.80%

FCF Yield

12.46%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.57%

Annual Payout

$2.05

Payout Ratio

91.95%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.23

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.67

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$8.58T

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.78%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

1.52%

Debt-to-Equity

0.37

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

2.95

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

3.74%

Current Ratio

1.31

Quick Ratio

0.80

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.89

Interest Coverage

2.15

Gross Profit margin

5.83%

FCF PER SHARE

$9.90

REVENUE PER SHARE

$166.54

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

ADM’s valuation paints a complex picture. The stock traded above its DCF value and Graham Number, suggesting a potential overvaluation. However, the Forward P/E of 16.63 indicates a more reasonable future outlook, especially with a PEG ratio of 0.15, hinting at undervaluation relative to growth. The Altman Z-score of 2.95 suggests moderate financial stability, while the earnings yield of 2.88% is less compelling. Overall, the market seems to be pricing in optimism, but not without risks.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

In the agricultural sector, ADM's exposure to AI and tech advancements is limited but crucial. As a leader in agricultural products, integrating AI for supply chain optimization and precision farming could enhance efficiency. However, the industry’s traditional nature may slow rapid tech adoption.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, ADM offers enticing prospects. A Piotroski F-Score of 7 indicates solid financial health, while a robust FCF Yield of 12.81% underscores its cash-generating prowess. Despite a modest ROIC of 3.74%, the company's operating margin of 1.52% suggests room for improvement in pricing power. These metrics collectively highlight ADM's potential for capital efficiency and long-term value creation.

The Bear Case

Despite some strengths, ADM faces significant challenges. The Price/Sales ratio of 0.46 and Price/Book of 1.65 suggest the stock isn't cheap, especially with a high P/E of 34.77. Its operating margin of 1.52% is razor-thin, raising concerns about profitability. Additionally, trading just 5.27% below its 52-week high indicates technical overextension, posing a risk of correction.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$74.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.58

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

2.39%

Distance to 52-Week Low

41.37%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

10.76%

50-DAY SMA

$71.13

200-DAY SMA

$63.81

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