ADP (Automatic Data Processing) GF Value Rank : 6 (As of Dec. 13, 2024)

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What is Automatic Data Processing GF Value Rank?

Automatic Data Processing has the GF Value Rank of 6.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Automatic Data Processing's GF Value Rank

For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Automatic Data Processing Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

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Address

One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, NJ, USA, 07068

Website

https://www.adp.com

ADP is a provider of payroll and human capital management solutions servicing the full scope of businesses from micro to global enterprises. ADP was established in 1949 and serves over 1 million clients primarily in the United States. ADP's employer services segment offers payroll, human capital management solutions, human resources outsourcing, insurance and retirement services. The smaller but faster-growing professional employer organization segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and midsize businesses through a co-employment model.

Executives

Sreenivasa Kutam	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
David Kwon	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAD NJ 07068
Joseph Desilva	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Carlos A Rodriguez	officer: Corporate Vice President	10200 SUNSET DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33173
Michael A Bonarti	officer: Staff Vice President	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
John Ayala	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Christopher D'ambrosio	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Don Mcguire	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Maria Black	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Brock Albinson	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Paul Boland	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Donald Weinstein	officer: Corporate VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
James T Sperduto	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Laura G Brown	officer: Corp. VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Augusto J Blanchard	officer: Corp VP	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068