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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: ADM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.83% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.21 | 1Y Target Price 50.09 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.21 | 1Y Target Price 50.09 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5633304 | Beta 0.66 | 52 Weeks Range 44.42 - 64.19 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 44.42 - 64.19 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.65 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-10 | When Before Market | Estimate 1.1486 | Actual 1.14 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.58% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.33% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.59% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.21 | Forward PE 11.3 | Enterprise Value 34070677504 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27 |
Enterprise Value 34070677504 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.39 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.21 | Shares Outstanding 480156000 | Shares Floating 475706314 |
Shares Outstanding 480156000 | Shares Floating 475706314 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.65 | Percent Institutions 81.75 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2.92 | Target Price 56.18 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 11 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) was founded in 1902. It started as a linseed crushing business and expanded into grain trading and processing. ADM has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a global leader in agricultural processing and food ingredients.
Core Business Areas
- Ag Services and Oilseeds: This segment buys, stores, cleans, and transports agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, and soybeans. It also processes oilseeds into vegetable oils and protein meals.
- Carbohydrate Solutions: This segment converts corn and other feedstocks into ingredients for the food and beverage industry, including sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
- Nutrition: This segment produces and sells ingredients for human and animal nutrition, including proteins, flavors, and specialty ingredients.
Leadership and Structure
ADM is led by Juan R. Luciano (Chairman and CEO). The company has a hierarchical structure with various business units and functional departments reporting to executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Soybean Meal: ADM is a major producer of soybean meal, used as animal feed. Market share varies by region, but ADM is consistently among the top players. Competitors include Bunge, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company. Revenue estimated to be a significant portion of Ag Services and Oilseeds revenue.
- Corn Sweeteners: ADM produces high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and other corn sweeteners used in the food and beverage industry. Competitors include Cargill and Ingredion. Revenue estimated to be a significant portion of Carbohydrate Solutions revenue.
- Vegetable Oils: ADM produces a large range of vegetable oils that are sold to food manufacturers. Competitors include Bunge, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company. Revenue estimated to be a significant portion of Ag Services and Oilseeds revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural processing industry is highly competitive and influenced by factors such as commodity prices, weather patterns, government regulations, and global demand for food and feed.
Positioning
ADM is a vertically integrated company with a global reach. Its competitive advantages include its extensive supply chain, processing capabilities, and product diversification.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for agricultural processing and food ingredients is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars globally. ADM captures a relatively small, but significant, share of this TAM due to its focus on specific segments and value-added products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Diversified product portfolio
- Extensive supply chain network
- Strong relationships with farmers and customers
- Vertically integrated business model
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on weather conditions
- Complex regulatory environment
- Potential for environmental liabilities
- High capital intensity
Opportunities
- Growing global population and demand for food
- Increasing demand for sustainable and plant-based products
- Expansion into new markets
- Technological advancements in agriculture and processing
- Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
Threats
- Trade wars and protectionist policies
- Increased competition from new players
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Climate change and extreme weather events
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BG
- CAG
- INGR
- LSXMB
Competitive Landscape
ADM's competitive advantage lies in its global scale, diversified product portfolio, and strong relationships with farmers and customers. However, it faces intense competition from other large agricultural companies, such as Bunge (BG) and Cargill.
Major Acquisitions
Soebianto Djojonegoro
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 365
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded ADM's presence in Indonesia's flavor market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ADM has experienced steady growth over the past years, driven by acquisitions and increasing demand for its products.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst estimates and company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and plant-based proteins.
Summary
ADM is a strong player in the agricultural processing industry due to its global presence and diversified product portfolio. However, it faces challenges related to commodity price volatility and environmental regulations. The company is focused on expanding into new markets and investing in sustainable agriculture. Competition remains high and ADM will need to remain competitive in the marketplace.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1983-04-05 | Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Juan Ricardo Luciano | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 42383 | Website https://www.adm.com |
Full time employees 42383 | Website https://www.adm.com | ||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds; Carbohydrate Solutions; and Nutrition. The company originates, merchandises, stores, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds and soft seeds. It engages in the agricultural commodity and feed product import, export, and distribution; and various structured trade finance activities. In addition, the company offers soybean meal and oil; vegetable and salad oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial customers; margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, it provides peanuts, peanut-derived ingredients, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, wheat flour, and dextrose; alcohol, and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal; distillers' grains; corn germ; and citric acids. Additionally, the company provides proteins, natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts; and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and food products. It also offers futures commission merchant; commodity brokerage services; cash margins and securities pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouse; and cash pledged as security under certain insurance arrangements. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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