SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score
All 7 criteria scored · valuation-related highlighted on this page
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) trades at a trailing P/E of 18.8, forward P/E of 17.8. Trailing earnings yield is 5.32%, forward earnings yield 5.62%. PEG 1.94. Graham Number is $61.12.
Criteria proven by this page:
- VALUE (59/100, Partial) — mixed signals — some valuation metrics are favorable while others are stretched.
- Forward P/E 17.8 (down from trailing 18.8) — analysts expect earnings to grow, which would improve the valuation.
- PEG Ratio 1.94 — between 1.0–2.0 indicates moderate valuation relative to growth.
- Trailing Earnings Yield 5.32% — exceeds typical bond yields (~4.3%), making equity attractive vs fixed income. Forward yield improves to 5.62% as earnings recover.
- Analyst consensus target $270.50 (+38.7% upside) — significant upside potential according to Wall Street analysts.
Overall SharesGrow Score: 72/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.
SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score
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VALUE
59/100
Price-to-Earnings & upside
Proven by this page
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HEALTH
67/100
Debt-to-Equity & liquidity
→ Health
Valuation Snapshot — ADP
Valuation Multiples
P/E (TTM)18.8
Forward P/E17.8
PEG Ratio1.94
Forward PEG1.80
P/B Ratio12.45
P/S Ratio3.76
EV/EBITDA12.7
Per Share Data
EPS (TTM)$10.49
Forward EPS (Est.)$10.97
Book Value / Share$15.83
Revenue / Share$52.54
FCF / Share$11.38
Yields & Fair Value
Earnings Yield5.32%
Forward Earnings Yield5.62%
Dividend Yield3.29%
Graham Number$61.12
SharesGrow IV$280.34 (+43.7%)
Analyst Target$270.50 (+38.7%)
Historical Valuation
| Year |
P/E (TTM) |
PEG Ratio |
P/B Ratio |
P/S Ratio |
Dividend Yield |
| 2016 |
28.1 |
2.29 |
9.37 |
3.60 |
2.25% |
| 2017 |
26.5 |
1.43 |
11.54 |
3.71 |
2.17% |
| 2018 |
36.5 |
3.44 |
17.08 |
4.43 |
1.80% |
| 2019 |
31.6 |
1.36 |
13.40 |
5.11 |
1.79% |
| 2020 |
26.0 |
2.98 |
11.15 |
4.40 |
2.29% |
| 2021 |
32.6 |
5.05 |
14.93 |
5.64 |
1.86% |
| 2022 |
29.8 |
1.94 |
27.27 |
5.33 |
1.89% |
| 2023 |
26.6 |
1.55 |
25.91 |
5.05 |
2.09% |
| 2024 |
25.8 |
2.39 |
21.28 |
5.04 |
2.26% |
| 2025 |
30.8 |
3.20 |
20.29 |
6.11 |
1.91% |
P/E Ratio & Earnings Yield
Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| Year |
EPS (Diluted) |
Revenue |
Net Income |
Net Margin |
| 2016 |
$3.25 |
$11.29B |
$1.49B |
13.2% |
| 2017 |
$3.85 |
$11.98B |
$1.73B |
14.5% |
| 2018 |
$3.66 |
$12.86B |
$1.62B |
12.6% |
| 2019 |
$5.24 |
$13.61B |
$2.29B |
16.8% |
| 2020 |
$5.70 |
$14.59B |
$2.47B |
16.9% |
| 2021 |
$6.07 |
$15.01B |
$2.6B |
17.3% |
| 2022 |
$7.00 |
$16.5B |
$2.95B |
17.9% |
| 2023 |
$8.21 |
$18.01B |
$3.41B |
18.9% |
| 2024 |
$9.10 |
$19.2B |
$3.75B |
19.5% |
| 2025 |
$9.98 |
$20.56B |
$4.08B |
19.8% |
Analyst Estimates
| Year |
EPS (Avg) |
EPS Range |
Revenue (Avg) |
Revenue Range |
Analysts |
| 2026 |
$10.97 |
$10.92 – $11.00 |
$21.8B |
$21.74B – $21.87B |
12 |
| 2027 |
$12.00 |
$11.31 – $13.05 |
$23.06B |
$22.75B – $23.28B |
12 |
| 2028 |
$13.02 |
$12.26 – $13.29 |
$24.41B |
$24.38B – $24.44B |
10 |
