Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (STU:ADM) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -48.02% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STU:ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co STU:ADM
75 GF Score
Price €66.70
GF Value €52.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co STU:ADM -0.30% 75 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -48.02% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ADM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €45.06 and current share price is €66.70. Consequently,

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -48.02%.

STU:ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(45.06-66.70)/45.06
=-48.02 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -48.02% mean?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (STU:ADM) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -48.02% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -48.02%. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to BG and TSN?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -48.02% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -48.02%. 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 (STU:ADM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.58, compared to a current price of €66.70 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -48.02%. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (STU:ADM), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -48.02% as of Jun. 24, 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 (STU:ADM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €66.70 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.58. GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ADM:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -48.02%
  • GF Value™: €52.58 vs. price of €66.70 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ADM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Business Description

Address 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
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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