Archer-Daniels-Midland CoSTU:ADM -0.30%75 Net Margin % is 1.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.69. 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. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 65.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ADM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 2.69 Max: 4.27
Current: 1.34
STU:ADM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.57% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs STU:ADM: 1.34
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (STU:ADM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Net 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net 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 (STU:ADM) has a Net Margin % of 1.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Net Margin % too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Net Margin % of 1.45% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 4.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 1.45% is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 1.45% is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 4.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 3.51, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Net Margin % of 1.45% is 58.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Net Margin % is 1.45%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.69. 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 Net Margin % is 1.45%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 58.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (STU:ADM), the current Net Margin % is 1.45% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 1.45% (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: €52.58 vs. price of €66.70 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1280 of 1952)
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 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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