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Archer-Daniels-Midland CoADM +1.30%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates ADM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 53.27% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ADM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co was 0.67. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.47.
ADM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.27% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ADM: 0.47
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #929 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is near median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.47 is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #929 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #929 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.47 is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity of 0.47 is 14.6% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — 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-Equity is 0.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 $59.87, compared to a current price of $87.32 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 $87.32 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.87.
GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (near median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $59.87 vs. price of $87.32 (45.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#929 of 1744)
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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