Automatic Data ProcessingBSP:ADPR34 94 EBITDA Margin % is 33.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 26.02. GuruFocus rates BSP:ADPR34 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R$66.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Automatic Data Processing ranks better than 89.14% on this metric.
Automatic Data Processing (BSP:ADPR34) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Automatic Data Processing EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Automatic Data Processing EBITDA Margin % 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.
BSP:ADPR34 vs SNOW, DDOG, INTU: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Automatic Data Processing EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Automatic Data Processing (BSP:ADPR34) has a EBITDA Margin % of 33.79% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 26.02. Over the past decade, Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 20.81 to 31.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #306 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Automatic Data Processing's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.79% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 26.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.81 to a high of 31.02. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Automatic Data Processing's value of 33.79% is 318.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #306 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Automatic Data Processing has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automatic Data Processing's EBITDA Margin % compare to SNOW and DDOG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #306 out of 2818 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Automatic Data Processing in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Automatic Data Processing's value of 33.79% is 318.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Automatic Data Processing's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 20.81 to 31.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.02 vs. the industry median of 8.07, Automatic Data Processing 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.07, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Automatic Data Processing's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.79% is 318.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automatic Data Processing's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.79%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 26.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automatic Data Processing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing (BSP:ADPR34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$66.58, compared to a current price of R$48.31 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.79%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 26.02 and 318.7% above the Software industry median of 8.07. Automatic Data Processing's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automatic Data Processing (BSP:ADPR34), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.79% 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 Automatic Data Processing (BSP:ADPR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$48.31 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$66.58.
GuruFocus considers Automatic Data Processing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ADPR34:
EBITDA Margin %: 33.79% (30% above median its 10-year median of 26.02)
GF Value™: R$66.58 vs. price of R$48.31 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 318.7% above the Software median (#306 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ADPR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automatic Data Processing, or ADP, is a global, cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including PEO offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Its broad suite serves customers of all sizes across diverse sectors, and the firm holds large market shares in its core markets. As of fiscal 2025, ADP counts over 1.1 million clients and manages payroll for more than 42 million workers across 140 countries.
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