ADP:NGS-Automatic Data Processing Inc.

EQUITY | Business Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 168.22

Change

+2.28 (+1.37)%

Market Cap

USD 43.49B

Volume

1.72M

Analyst Target

USD 167.81
Analyst Rating

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About

Automatic Data Processing Inc is the provider of technology-based outsourcing solutions to employers and vehicle retailers and manufacturers.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 28.29% 71% C- 79% B-
Dividend Return 1.21% 79% B- 48% F
Total Return 29.50% 74% C 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 21.03% 80% B- 88% B+
Dividend Return 2.20% 82% B 52% F
Total Return 23.23% 85% B 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 113.99% 78% C+ 84% B
Dividend Return 15.07% 79% B- 63% D
Total Return 129.07% 78% C+ 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.65% 63% D 73% C
Dividend Return 18.09% 70% C- 74% C
Total Return 2.44% 84% B 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.40% 90% A- 82% B
Risk Adjusted Return 145.87% 85% B 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 43.49B 100% F 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Business Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.60 21% 11%
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.69 21% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 31.74 28% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 42.89% 95% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 44.99% 93% 95%
Return on Assets 4.61% 51% 77%
Debt to Equity Ratio 48.25% 47% 48%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.