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Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)
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Archer-Daniels-Midland stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Archer-Daniels-Midland (Agricultural Products, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 66, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 19). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 65, is a buy recommendation based on Archer-Daniels-Midland's financial characteristics. As the company Archer-Daniels-Midland's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 92) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 19) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 66), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 92% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Agricultural Products |
| Index | Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, Human Rights, S&P US Consumer, S&P US Food & Beverage, S&P 500 |
| Size class | X-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Archer-Daniels-Midland
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 81 |
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82 |
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96 |
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92 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 59 |
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3 |
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19 |
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19 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 84 |
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84 |
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68 |
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66 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 76 |
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46 |
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1 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 89 |
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55 |
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32 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Archer-Daniels-Midland (Agricultural Products, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 66, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 19). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 65, is a buy recommendation based on Archer-Daniels-Midland's financial characteristics. As the company Archer-Daniels-Midland's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 92) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 19) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 66), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 92% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 81 |
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82 |
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96 |
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92 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 59 |
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3 |
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19 |
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19 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 84 |
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84 |
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68 |
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66 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 88 |
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62 |
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76 |
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65 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Archer-Daniels-Midland shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Archer-Daniels-Midland. Price-to-Sales is 89 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 89% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Archer-Daniels-Midland's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 71% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 77. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Archer-Daniels-Midland are expected to be higher than for 79% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 79). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 92, is a buy recommendation based on Archer-Daniels-Midland's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Archer-Daniels-Midland based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 93 |
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83 |
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89 |
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89 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 77 |
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88 |
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75 |
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71 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 67 |
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67 |
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84 |
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77 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 50 |
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59 |
|
86 |
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79 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 81 |
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82 |
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96 |
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92 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 19 (better than 19% compared with alternatives), Archer-Daniels-Midland shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below-average for Archer-Daniels-Midland. While Sales Growth ranks at 58, professionals currently expect the company to grow more than 58% of its competitors, while all other growth ranks are below the market median. Profit Growth has a rank of 27, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 73% of its competitors, and Capital Growth has a low rank of 22. Historic stock returns were also below average with a current Stock Returns rank of 35 which means that the stock returns have recently been below 65% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 19, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. If revenues are expected to increase, but all other growth indicators are negative, the company may be investing in future growth through means not visible in the balance sheet and thus not reflected in capital growth. The fact that Stock Returns have been below market doesn't mean that much, as it may be due to overly optimistic investor behavior in the past, which has been corrected to a more reasonable level recently. If that were the case, a positive Value Rank would be a reason to invest because the company is still expected to grow, while stock prices are now at a more reasonable level. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance isn't stellar here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 6 |
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12 |
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31 |
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58 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 75 |
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12 |
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21 |
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27 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 51 |
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26 |
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36 |
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22 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 93 |
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23 |
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45 |
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35 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 59 |
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3 |
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19 |
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19 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), the company Archer-Daniels-Midland has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Archer-Daniels-Midland is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for Archer-Daniels-Midland.Leverage is at 60, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 60% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 81, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 81% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 34, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 66% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), Archer-Daniels-Midland has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. Investors should compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before deciding. They may also want to investigate why cash flows are expected to be low, making debt service for Archer-Daniels-Midland more challenging. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 58 |
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68 |
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61 |
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60 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 100 |
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82 |
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82 |
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81 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 47 |
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73 |
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33 |
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34 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 84 |
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84 |
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68 |
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66 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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50 |
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7 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 83 |
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43 |
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13 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 14 |
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30 |
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20 |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 68 |
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71 |
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22 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 76 |
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46 |
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1 |
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