(ADM) Archer-Daniels-Midland - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0394831020

ADM: Oils, Meals, Sugars, Grains, Proteins, Commodities

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is a global leader in the agricultural commodities space, operating across over 30 countries. The companys core business revolves around the procurement, processing, and distribution of agricultural raw materials, including oilseeds, soft seeds, and other commodities. With a market cap of $24.7 billion, ADM is a significant player in the industry, boasting a P/E ratio of 14.51 and a forward P/E of 10.79, indicating moderate valuation relative to its earnings.

ADMs operations are divided into three main segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The Ag Services and Oilseeds segment focuses on the origination, merchandising, and transportation of agricultural commodities, including soybeans, corn, and wheat. This segment also engages in structured trade finance activities, which involve managing risks and optimizing profits through various financial instruments. The Carbohydrate Solutions segment, on the other hand, produces ingredients like sweeteners, starches, and ethanol, catering to food, energy, and industrial applications. The Nutrition segment specializes in providing high-value ingredients such as proteins, natural flavors, and probiotics, serving the food, feed, and health industries.

One of ADMs key strengths is its diversified product portfolio. The company produces a wide range of products, including soybean meal and oil, vegetable oils, margarine, and shortening. It also manufactures ingredients for the production of biodiesel and glycols, which are used in chemicals, paints, and other industrial applications. Additionally, ADM offers peanuts, peanut-derived ingredients, and cotton cellulose pulp, as well as sweeteners like corn syrup, glucose, and citric acids. The company also provides ethanol, distillers grains, and other feed products for the animal nutrition market.

ADMs financial health is supported by its robust infrastructure and global supply chain. The company has a strong balance sheet, with a P/B ratio of 1.13, indicating that its market value is closely aligned with its book value. Its P/S ratio of 0.28 suggests that the company is generating significant revenue relative to its market capitalization. ADM also provides futures commission merchant services, commodity brokerage, and risk management solutions, further diversifying its revenue streams.

Founded in 1902, ADM has built a reputation for reliability and innovation in the agricultural commodities space. Its global presence, with operations in key regions like North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, ensures that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for food, feed, and energy solutions. While the companys performance can be cyclical due to fluctuations in commodity prices, its diversified business model and

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ADM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 22,666m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Farm Products
GiC Sub-Industry Agricultural Products & Services
IPO / Inception 1983-04-05

ADM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 14.7%
Fundamental -2.39%
Dividend 72.5%
Rel. Strength Industry -22.2
Analysts 2.92/5
Fair Price Momentum 42.97 USD
Fair Price DCF 58.72 USD

ADM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.06%
Annual Growth 5y 6.79%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

ADM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -62.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -83.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 36%
CAGR 5y 10.61%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.21
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.25
Alpha -20.67
Beta 0.09
Volatility 35.48%
Current Volume 2922.9k
Average Volume 20d 3766.6k
What is the price of ADM stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 47.18 with a total of 2,922,914 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.57%, over one month by +3.49%, over three months by -7.70% and over the past year by -15.88%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Archer-Daniels-Midland is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -2.39 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ADM as of March 2025 is 42.97. This means that ADM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.92%.
Is ADM a buy, sell or hold?
Archer-Daniels-Midland has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.92. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ADM.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 11
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for ADM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland will be worth about 46.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 47.18. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -1.63%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 51.3 8.7%
Analysts Target Price 56.2 19.1%
ValueRay Target Price 46.4 -1.6%