Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Stock Analysis
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Health Check
Last analyzed Sep 7, 2026
- Financial Health 65
- Profitability 60
- Business Quality 65
- Balance Sheet 65
- Cash Flow 80
Why this rating?
Health 67/100 — Good Quality
Entry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.
Company overview
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a Software - Application company in the Technology sector. Compound Radar rates Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 67/100 (Good Quality) due to solid business quality, steady revenue growth, and manageable leverage.
Investment profile
- Quality Moderate
- Growth Moderate
- Balance Sheet Adequate
- Valuation Fair
Financial highlights
Valuation
- P/E 24.49
- Forward P/E 20
- PEG 2.58
- EV/Revenue 5.08
Profitability
- Revenue Growth 6.8%
- Gross Margin 48.7%
- Operating Margin 23.5%
- Net Margin 20.1%
- ROE 72.2%
Financial strength
- Cash $4.23B
- Debt $5.51B
- Net Cash $-1.28B
- Free Cash Flow $4.78B
- Current Ratio 1.05
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