Archer-Daniels-Midland CoMIL:1ADM -1.35%46 EBITDA Margin % is 4.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ADM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 71.89% on this metric.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (MIL:1ADM) 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 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.
MIL:1ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (MIL:1ADM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 4.03% 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.80 to 6.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1404 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.03% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 6.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 4.03% is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1404 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1404 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 4.03% is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.80 to 6.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.99, based on 1,953 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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.03% is 55.2% below 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.03%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.91. 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 (MIL:1ADM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.11, compared to a current price of €64.18 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.03%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 55.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 10 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (MIL:1ADM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.03% 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 (MIL:1ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.18 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.11.
GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ADM:
EBITDA Margin %: 4.03% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.91)
GF Value™: €51.11 vs. price of €64.18 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1404 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ADM 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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