ADP:NGS-Automatic Data Processing Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Software - Application | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 278.4

Change

+0.92 (+0.33)%

Market Cap

USD 43.49B

Volume

1.50M

Analyst Target

USD 149.71
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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ETFs Containing ADP

MICH:AU Magellan Infrastructure F.. 4.48 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.00%)

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CACM:PA Lyxor UCITS CAC Mid 60 D-.. 3.03 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.01B
RUD-U:CA RBC Quant U.S. Dividend L.. 2.95 % 0.00 %

+0.28 (+0.00%)

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IUIS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Industria.. 2.86 % 0.00 %

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XLI Industrial Select Sector .. 2.85 % 0.13 %

+0.72 (+0.00%)

USD 18.77B
ZPDI:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Industrials.. 2.81 % 0.00 %

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SXLI:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Industrials.. 2.81 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+0.00%)

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IUIS:SW iShares S&P 500 Industria.. 2.80 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.30B
ZPDI:F SPDR S&P U.S. Industrials.. 2.75 % 0.00 %

+0.26 (+0.00%)

USD 0.24B
2B7C:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Industria.. 2.74 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+0.00%)

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XUIN:LSE Xtrackers MSCI USA Indust.. 2.68 % 0.00 %

+1.14 (+0.00%)

USD 0.28B
XUIN:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI USA Indust.. 2.62 % 0.00 %

+1.03 (+0.00%)

USD 0.31B
UBUS:XETRA UBS (Irl) ETF plc - Facto.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+0.00%)

USD 0.49B
UBUW:XETRA UBS (Irl) ETF plc - Facto.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

+0.28 (+0.00%)

USD 0.05B
UPVLE:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - Facto.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

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UPVLD:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - Facto.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

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UPVLH:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - Facto.. 2.31 % 0.00 %

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+13.50 (+0.00%)

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-0.26 (0.00%)

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+0.22 (+0.00%)

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DUSL Direxion Daily Industrial.. 2.14 % 1.05 %

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FCSG:LSE FIRST TRUST GLOBAL FUNDS .. 2.11 % 0.00 %

+22.00 (+0.00%)

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QDIV Global X S&P 500® Qualit.. 1.81 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.00%)

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JSTC Tidal ETF Trust - Adasina.. 1.38 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.00%)

USD 0.20B
MVEW:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.38 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.00%)

USD 0.61B
MOM 0.00 % 1.88 %

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NOBL 0.00 % 0.35 %

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SUSB iShares ESG 1-5 Year USD .. 0.00 % 0.12 %

-0.01 (0.00%)

USD 0.94B
RUD:CA RBC Quant US Dividend Lea.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

+0.23 (+0.00%)

CAD 0.57B
UXI ProShares Ultra Industria.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.35 (+0.00%)

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WBIG WBI BullBear Yield 3000 E.. 0.00 % 1.04 %

-0.10 (0.00%)

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TDV 0.00 % 0.00 %

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RUE-U:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.50% 74% C 81% B-
Dividend Return 1.20% 50% F 33% F
Total Return 20.70% 75% C 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.13% 70% C- 67% D+
Dividend Return 1.69% 31% F 27% F
Total Return 13.82% 71% C- 65% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 74.28% 73% C 81% B-
Dividend Return 12.40% 58% F 51% F
Total Return 86.68% 75% C 82% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.36% 68% D+ 71% C-
Dividend Return 15.52% 71% C- 72% C
Total Return 2.16% 79% B- 50% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.28% 96% N/A 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 89.83% 98% N/A 95% A
Market Capitalization 43.49B 99% N/A 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.60 47% 31%
Price/Book Ratio 24.88 6% 5%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 27.31 28% 10%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.66 27% 16%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 93.14% 99% 99%
Return on Invested Capital 52.63% 91% 95%
Return on Assets 5.96% 87% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.78% 35% 34%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

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 return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it 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 book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

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 Revenue Growth

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