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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)
Profile ItemADM
NameArcher-Daniels-Midland Company
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
GICS Sub-IndustryAgricultural Products & Services
Market Capitalization33.30 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ADM
GSPC
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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)27.10%9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)2.54%2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)4.70%1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ADM
GSPC
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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)27.72%32.65%
Beta (5Y)0.650.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)-54.14%-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ADM is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.820.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.250.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) posts ROE of 10.64%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.64%

Group distribution
Max
32.02%
Q3
16.61%
ADM
10.64%
Median
10.05%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-10.50%
Largest peers
PEP
52.19%
KO
40.59%
BTI
13.42%
ADM
10.64%
PM
--
BUD
--
MO
--
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on ROE within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) keeps 2.95% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.95%

Group distribution
Max
24.83%
Q3
11.22%
Median
5.94%
ADM
2.95%
Q1
2.05%
Min
-11.49%
Largest peers
MO
39.33%
KO
28.65%
BTI
24.99%
PM
24.83%
BUD
15.42%
PEP
11.09%
ADM
2.95%
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on net margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) turns 4.21% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.21%

Group distribution
Max
34.91%
Q3
17.57%
Median
11.06%
ADM
4.21%
Q1
4.15%
Min
-15.06%
Largest peers
MO
61.48%
PM
41.94%
BTI
34.91%
KO
33.36%
BUD
27.48%
PEP
16.88%
ADM
4.21%
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on operating margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)10.64%10.05%
ROA (TTM)2.85%5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)2.95%5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)4.21%11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)7.44%34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) grew revenue -6.15%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) grew earnings per share -38.90%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-6.15%2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-7.54%2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)-38.90%-2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-33.87%4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has current ratio of 1.45, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.45

Group distribution
Max
4.01
Q3
2.35
Median
1.53
ADM
1.45
Q1
1.02
Min
0.33
Largest peers
ADM
1.45
KO
1.38
PM
1.02
PEP
0.94
BTI
0.84
MO
0.58
BUD
--
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on current ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.42

Group distribution
Max
2.19
Q3
1.11
Median
0.68
ADM
0.42
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Largest peers
PEP
2.31
KO
1.07
BTI
0.72
BUD
0.72
ADM
0.42
PM
--
MO
--
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.451.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.420.68
Net Debt / EBITDA2.632.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has dividend yield of 2.94%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.94%

Group distribution
Max
9.38%
Q3
3.77%
ADM
2.94%
Median
1.76%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
MO
5.53%
PEP
4.07%
BTI
3.88%
PM
2.98%
ADM
2.94%
KO
2.19%
BUD
1.91%
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on dividend yield within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has payout ratio of 40.43%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

40.43%

Group distribution
Max
199.19%
Q3
81.03%
Median
41.52%
ADM
40.43%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
MO
88.45%
PM
87.74%
BTI
83.97%
PEP
73.02%
KO
61.95%
ADM
40.43%
BUD
27.35%
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on payout ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.94%1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)40.43%41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) trades at P/E ratio of 13.67, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

13.67

Group distribution
Max
52.52
Q3
30.78
Median
18.76
ADM
13.67
Q1
12.77
Min
4.72
Largest peers
PM
28.89
KO
28.22
PEP
17.78
BUD
17.07
MO
15.69
BTI
15.61
ADM
13.67
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on P/E ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) trades at 0.40 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.40

Group distribution
Max
4.64
Q3
2.27
Median
1.17
Q1
0.52
ADM
0.40
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
8.06
PM
7.15
MO
6.14
BTI
5.08
BUD
2.58
PEP
1.96
ADM
0.40
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on P/S ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) trades at 1.40 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

ADM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.40

Group distribution
Max
6.35
Q3
3.07
Median
1.58
ADM
1.40
Q1
0.82
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
11.01
BUD
10.60
BTI
10.59
PEP
8.65
ADM
1.40
PM
-38.86
MO
-56.93
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Where Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) stands on P/B ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADMIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)13.6718.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.401.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.401.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-3.39%4.66%