Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.56T, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.57T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has 397.80M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.41. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 14.76.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.15 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.10 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 15.59 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.91, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.57T versus a market cap of 1.56T, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.05, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 87.39, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 13.86 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 72.24, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 33.49 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.57, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 35.90, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 5.72M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 67,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. recorded 23.01B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.98, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 100.12B, leaving 77.11B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 7, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 11.25% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. generated 383.46B in revenue and converted that into 77.11B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 191.17. EBITDA reached 111.20B, while operating income came in at 100.97B.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. holds 73.91B in cash and equivalents against 92.09B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 12.82B. Total book value stands at 105.37B, with working capital of 44.31B providing operational flexibility.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. produced 95.07B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -8.19B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 86.88B - equivalent to 215.93 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. posted a gross margin of 46.42, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 26.33 and net profit margin of 20.11 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. paid dividends of 114.04 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 59.51 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.51, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -5.48, meaning Automatic Data Processing, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on January 4, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.34, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.