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ADM · NYSE · United States · Fats & Oils
In shortArcher-Daniels-Midland Co is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−6.2% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.3% | 25/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 4.8% | 24/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.37× | 47/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.33× | 93/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.2% | 41/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 3.90× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 18.9% | 41/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -7.5% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -33.9% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 85,249 | 101,556 | 93,935 | 85,530 | 80,269 |
| Cost of revenue | 79,262 | 93,986 | 86,422 | 79,752 | 75,236 |
| Gross profit | 5,987 | 7,570 | 7,513 | 5,778 | 5,033 |
| Research & development | 171 | 216 | 256 | 269 | 246 |
| Selling, general & admin | 2,994 | 3,358 | 3,456 | 3,706 | 3,609 |
| Interest expense | 265 | 396 | 647 | 706 | 612 |
| Pre-tax income | 3,313 | 5,233 | 4,294 | 2,255 | 1,255 |
| Income tax | 578 | 868 | 828 | 476 | 182 |
| Net income | 2,709 | 4,340 | 3,483 | 1,800 | 1,078 |
| Diluted EPS | $4.79 | $7.71 | $6.43 | $3.65 | $2.23 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 566 | 563 | 542 | 493 | 484 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 4, 2026