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Automatic Data Processing's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN43,820 Mil. Automatic Data Processing's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN182,899 Mil.
Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Automatic Data Processing had a gross margin of 45.88% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Automatic Data Processing Gross Profit Related Terms
Automatic Data Processing Gross Profit 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.
MEX:ADAP vs NOW, SNOW, CDNS: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN182,899 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) has a Gross Profit of MXN182,899 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors.
Is Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit too high?
Automatic Data Processing's current Gross Profit is MXN182,899 Mil. Overall, Automatic Data Processing has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit compare to NOW and SNOW?
Automatic Data Processing's Gross Profit of MXN182,899 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Software company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Software industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. Automatic Data Processing's current Gross Profit is MXN182,899 Mil. 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 (MEX:ADAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,158.09, compared to a current price of MXN4,459.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is MXN182,899 Mil. Automatic Data Processing's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP), the current Gross Profit is MXN182,899 Mil as of Jun. 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 (MEX:ADAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,459.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,158.09.
GuruFocus considers Automatic Data Processing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ADAP:
Gross Profit: MXN182,899 Mil
GF Value™: MXN5,158.09 vs. price of MXN4,459.00 (13.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ADAP 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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