Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) Quick Ratio: 0.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median


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What is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quick Ratio?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co XSWX:ADM +2.71% 75 Quick Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.38. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks worse than 64.42% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a quick ratio of 0.80. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:ADM' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.8

During the past 13 years, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 0.90.

XSWX:ADM's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
64.42% of 1987 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs XSWX:ADM: 0.80

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co  (XSWX:ADM) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio 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.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quick Ratio Chart

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.85 0.95 0.81 0.83

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.90 0.92 0.83 0.80

XSWX:ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(21249.339-8263.056)/15566.645
=0.83

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(23614.276-9243.689)/18012.637
=0.80

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.80 mean?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a Quick Ratio of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.80 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1987 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 Quick Ratio compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1280 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 0.80 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.12, 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 Quick Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 28.6% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 Quick Ratio of 0.80. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 28.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM), the current Quick Ratio is 0.80 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 (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:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.80 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: CHF48.38 vs. price of CHF62.13 (28.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1280 of 1987)

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 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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