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Automatic Data Processing Total Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:ADAP vs SNOW, DDOG, ADBE: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.
Automatic Data Processing Total Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio 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.
Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors.
Is Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Automatic Data Processing's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.00. Overall, Automatic Data Processing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio compare to SNOW and DDOG?
Automatic Data Processing's Total Payout Ratio of 1.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Software company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. Automatic Data Processing's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automatic Data Processing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,153.29, compared to a current price of MXN4,310.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.00. Automatic Data Processing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 Automatic Data Processing (MEX:ADAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,310.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,153.29.
GuruFocus considers Automatic Data Processing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ADAP:
Total Payout Ratio: 1.00
GF Value™: MXN5,153.29 vs. price of MXN4,310.00 (16.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ADAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automatic Data Processing, or ADP, is a global, cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including PEO offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Its broad suite serves customers of all sizes across diverse sectors, and the firm holds large market shares in its core markets. As of fiscal 2025, ADP counts over 1.1 million clients and manages payroll for more than 42 million workers across 140 countries.
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