ADP

HOLD

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Technology · Rank #82 · Analyzed Apr 20, 2026

$200.47

Current Price

$261.01

Intrinsic Value

+93.6%

Upside/Downside

7.8/10

Score

3.5/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus1/3 methods agree

Quality Score3.5/5.0

Framework RatingHOLD

Price vs Intrinsic ValueUndervalued by 93.6%

Fair Value Range

Low$12.29

Base (IV)$261.01

High$388.13

Entry Points

Conservative$12.29

Moderate$136.65

Aggressive$261.01

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity73.8% → 1.0/1.0

Debt LevelD/E 70 → 0/1.0

Revenue QualityGrowth 5.9%, margin Δ+2.0% → 1.0/1.0

Moat Strength3.5/5 → 0.5/1.0

Profit Margins20.0% → 1.0/1.0

Methodology

This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods — Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation — with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.

Learn how this framework works →

This is a personal analysis tool, not financial advice. Do your own research before making investment decisions.