Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock PB Ratio (=1.62) is close to 2-year high of 1.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.39 Max: 2.33
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.33. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.39.
XSWX:ADM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.44% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs XSWX:ADM: 1.62
During the past 12 months, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co was 17.30% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a PB Ratio of 1.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1108 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 1.67 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1108 out of 1896 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's PB Ratio compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1108 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 1.67 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has consistently been above 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 25.6% above 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. 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?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a current PB Ratio of 1.67. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.38, compared to a current price of CHF62.13 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 25.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM), the current PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Jun. 27, 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 (XSWX:ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.13 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.38.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADM:
PB Ratio: 1.67 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: CHF48.38 vs. price of CHF62.13 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1108 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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