Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) - $260.25 as of 11/3/2025 7:53:08 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
63 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for ADP
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for ADP
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for ADP
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for ADP
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for ADP (63 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for ADP
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | ADP |
| Company Name | Automatic Data Processing Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a premier provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, delivering an extensive range of software and services that enhance payroll, talent management, and compliance across various business sectors. With its state-of-the-art cloud-based technology and advanced analytics capabilities, ADP enables organizations to significantly improve workforce productivity and streamline HR operations. Boasting decades of industry expertise, ADP remains a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of workforce management and drive operational efficiency in a dynamic market landscape. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SOFTWARE - APPLICATION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 260.25 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 227.95 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/3/2025 7:53:08 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,557,678 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,937,557 |
| 52-Week High | 326.59 |
| 52-Week Low | 258.19 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 0.80% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 25.70 |
| Industry PE | 95.30 |
| Sector PE | 87.08 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 45.46 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.52 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 46.47 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 78.84 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.24 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 6.12 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 15.74 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 18.98 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 8.96 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.04 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.04 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 8.26 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.25 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 404,900,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 105,375,225,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | 85.56% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.5400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.5400 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 6.16 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 6.16 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.32% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.59% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.61% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.52% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 60.75% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 6.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 8.73% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 10.13 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.49 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 10.00 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 4,136,300,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 4,079,700,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 3,752,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 7.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 7.10% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 25.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,478,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 3,347,800,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,913,400,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,496,700,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -626,900,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 3,974,700,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,991,300,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,974,700,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.61 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.62 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 6,188,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 4,547,600,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 6,373,800,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 4,601,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 11.36 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 4,771,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 3,594,200,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.44 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -6.95 |
| MACD Signal | -4.63 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 265.34 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 292.88 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 320.41 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| RSI | 19.30 |
| 50-Day SMA | 297.44 |
| 150-Day SMA | 254.58 |
| 200-Day SMA | 244.05 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/3/2025 4:34:02 PM EST |