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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Automatic Data Processing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ADAP'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63 Med: 2.34 Max: 2.9
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Automatic Data Processing was 2.90. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 2.34.
MEX:ADAP's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 62.57% of 1472
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs MEX:ADAP: 2.05
Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Automatic Data Processing's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
4760.40
/
2242.6769108046
=
2.12
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Automatic Data Processing Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Automatic Data Processing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
MEX:ADAP vs SNOW, ADBE, INTU: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Automatic Data Processing Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of MXN2,325.68 mean?
Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of MXN2,325.68 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #921 out of 1472 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Automatic Data Processing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Automatic Data Processing's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN2,325.68. Based on the distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #921 out of 1472 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Automatic Data Processing has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automatic Data Processing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to SNOW and ADBE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #921 out of 1472 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Automatic Data Processing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Software company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Software companies is 1.44, based on 1,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automatic Data Processing's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN2,325.68. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,186.05, compared to a current price of MXN4,760.40 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN2,325.68. Automatic Data Processing's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is MXN2,325.68 as of Sep. 03, 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 MXN4,760.40 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,186.05.
GuruFocus considers Automatic Data Processing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ADAP:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: MXN2,325.68
GF Value™: MXN5,186.05 vs. price of MXN4,760.40 (8.2% 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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