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Archer-Daniels-Midland CoADM +3.49%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates ADM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 65.85% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 2.56 Max: 3.46
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co was 3.46. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 2.56.
ADM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.85% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs ADM: 3.39
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.55 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1020 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 3.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 3.23 is 56.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1020 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1020 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 3.23 is 56.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.55 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.06, based on 1,549 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 56.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.84, compared to a current price of $85.90 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 56.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.90 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.84.
GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.23 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: $59.84 vs. price of $85.90 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1020 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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