Automatic Data Processing is a software - application business based in the US. Automatic Data Processing shares (ADP) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Automatic Data Processing employs 67,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $20.9 billion.
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Automatic Data Processing stock price (NASDAQ: ADP)
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Is Automatic Data Processing stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Automatic Data Processing stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Automatic Data Processing's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Automatic Data Processing's P/E ratio
Automatic Data Processing's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 25x. In other words, Automatic Data Processing shares trade at around 25x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
Automatic Data Processing's PEG ratio
Automatic Data Processing's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.0896. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Automatic Data Processing's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA
Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $6.1 billion.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Automatic Data Processing's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Automatic Data Processing financials
Revenue TTM
$20.9 billion
Operating margin TTM
25.89%
Gross profit TTM
$10.1 billion
Return on assets TTM
6.62%
Return on equity TTM
70.57%
Profit margin
19.79%
Book value
$15.74
Market Capitalization
$103.6 billion
TTM: trailing 12 months
Automatic Data Processing's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Automatic Data Processing.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Automatic Data Processing's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 19.82
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Automatic Data Processing's overall score of 19.82 (as at 12/31/2018) is excellent – landing it in it in the 10th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Automatic Data Processing is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Automatic Data Processing's environmental score
Environmental score: 4.57/100
Automatic Data Processing's environmental score of 4.57 puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Automatic Data Processing is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Automatic Data Processing's social score
Social score: 11.57/100
Automatic Data Processing's social score of 11.57 puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Automatic Data Processing is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Automatic Data Processing's governance score
Governance score: 9.68/100
Automatic Data Processing's governance score puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Automatic Data Processing is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Automatic Data Processing's controversy score
Controversy score: 1/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Automatic Data Processing scored a 1 out of 5 for controversy – the highest score possible, reflecting that Automatic Data Processing has managed to keep its nose clean.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Automatic Data Processing Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
Total ESG score
19.82
Total ESG percentile
10.16
Environmental score
4.57
Environmental score percentile
8
Social score
11.57
Social score percentile
8
Governance score
9.68
Governance score percentile
8
Level of controversy
1
Automatic Data Processing share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 62.2% of net profits
Recently Automatic Data Processing has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Automatic Data Processing shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Automatic Data Processing's case, that would currently equate to about $6.16 per share.
Automatic Data Processing's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Automatic Data Processing's most recent dividend payout was on 31 December 2025. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 11 December 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").
Have Automatic Data Processing's shares ever split?
Automatic Data Processing's shares were
split on a 1139:1000 basis on 30 September 2014
. So if you had owned 1000 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1139 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Automatic Data Processing shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 12.2% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Automatic Data Processing shares which in turn could have impacted Automatic Data Processing's share price.
Automatic Data Processing share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Automatic Data Processing's shares have ranged in value from as little as $247.1835 up to $326.5933. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Automatic Data Processing's is 0.858. This would suggest that Automatic Data Processing's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Automatic Data Processing overview
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. This segment's offerings include RUN Powered by ADP, a software platform for small business payroll, HR, and compliance; ADP Workforce Now, a HCM solution used across mid-sized and large businesses to manage employees; and ADP Lyric HCM, a solution for HR management, payroll, workforce management, talent, and data analytics. The PEO Services segment provides HR and employment administration outsourcing solutions under ADP TotalSource name to businesses through a co-employment model. The segment also provides guidance, user-friendly technology, comprehensive employee benefits, and a risk management, safety, and workers' compensation program.
Frequently asked questions
null What percentage of Automatic Data Processing is owned by insiders or institutions? Currently 0.155% of Automatic Data Processing shares are held by insiders and 86.787% by institutions.How many people work for Automatic Data Processing? Latest data suggests 67,000 work at Automatic Data Processing.When does the fiscal year end for Automatic Data Processing? Automatic Data Processing's fiscal year ends in June.Where is Automatic Data Processing based? Automatic Data Processing's address is: One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, NJ, United States, 07068What is Automatic Data Processing's ISIN number? Automatic Data Processing's international securities identification number is: US0530151036What is Automatic Data Processing's CUSIP number? Automatic Data Processing's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 053015103
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