Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of...
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 22.49 (historical range: 7.07–37.66, median: 13.93), placing it at the 78th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.48 (range: 0.24–0.66, 79th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 26.81 (range: 7.30–37.59, 89th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Archer Daniels Midland Company's P/E ratio has expanded by 64% over the observed period (from an average of 12.3 to 20.2).
Archer Daniels Midland Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 22.49 | 13.93 | 78th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.48 | 0.42 | 79th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.81 | 14.34 | 89th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.21% | 8.42% | 27th | above its historical average |
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Valuation & P/E History
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Fats & Oils industry currently trading at $82.67 with a market capitalization of $39.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ADM based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 22.49 is above the historical median of 13.93, placing ADM at the 78th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.48 compares to a median of 0.42.
ADM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Archer Daniels Midland Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ADM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ADM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Archer Daniels Midland Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ADM Overvalued or Undervalued?
Archer Daniels Midland Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 82 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ADM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ADM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ADM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.