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Archer-Daniels-Midland CoADM -1.10%76 Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates ADM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 65.33% on this metric.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1302 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.41 is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1302 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1302 out of 1993 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.41 is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.55, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,993 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 25.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.51, compared to a current price of $76.66 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 25.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 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 $76.66 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.51.
GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.41 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $60.51 vs. price of $76.66 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1302 of 1993)
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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