Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) EBITDA Margin: 30.36%
Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 30.36% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.84%–30.36%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 0.26% above its 12-month average of 30.28%.
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ADP EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
30.36%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
30.28%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
29.09%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
28.07%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
25.58%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
24.66%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
24.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+8.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+18.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+23.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.24%
ADP Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $88.15B | 30.36% | 30.28% | 29.09% | 28.07% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $88.74B | 13.36% | 12.78% | 11.23% | 11.77% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $87.15B | 41.63% | 45.14% | 47.75% | 50.35% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $84.89B | 26.86% | 24.95% | 25.77% | 23.98% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $84.43B | 23.45% | 26.42% | 10.54% | 16.33% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $92.91B | 13.45% | 13.28% | 14.82% | 14.38% |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $98.89B | 11.60% | 11.90% | 12.42% | 12.77% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.30B | 28.98% | 30.55% | 29.22% | 28.45% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $100.11B | 16.03% | 17.31% | 14.26% | 14.57% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $70.71B | 27.65% | 26.98% | 26.12% | 25.20% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
47.5%
EBITDA Margin
30.4%
Operating Margin
19.2%
Net Margin
20.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 30.36%.
- Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 30.36% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.84%–30.36%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 30.28%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 29.09%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 28.07%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 25.58%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 24.66%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ADP stock is 24.44%.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 30.36% |
| 2024-06-30 | 30.20% |
| 2023-06-30 | 29.12% |
| 2022-06-30 | 26.70% |
| 2021-06-30 | 26.20% |
| 2020-06-30 | 25.84% |
| 2019-06-30 | 25.00% |
| 2018-06-30 | 20.73% |
| 2017-06-30 | 23.64% |
| 2016-06-30 | 22.11% |
| 2015-06-30 | 21.53% |
| 2014-06-30 | 21.44% |
| 2013-06-30 | 21.31% |
| 2012-06-30 | 23.00% |
| 2011-06-30 | 22.87% |
| 2010-06-30 | 24.43% |
| 2009-06-30 | 25.33% |
| 2008-06-30 | 25.20% |
| 2007-06-30 | 25.73% |
| 2006-06-30 | 24.58% |
| 2005-06-30 | 23.79% |
| 2004-06-30 | 23.05% |
| 2003-06-30 | 25.08% |
| 2002-06-30 | 27.87% |
| 2001-06-30 | 27.61% |
| 2000-06-30 | 21.40% |
| 1999-06-30 | 24.84% |
| 1998-06-30 | 24.23% |
| 1997-06-30 | 23.82% |
| 1996-06-30 | 24.30% |
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About Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based solutions designed for human capital management (HCM). The company organizes its operations into two primary segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Through its Employer Services division, ADP delivers strategic, cloud-powered platforms and comprehensive human resources (HR) outsourcing. This encompasses a wide array of services such as payroll processing, benefits administration, talent acquisition and management, general HR and workforce management, insurance, retirement planning, and regulatory compliance, often integrated into holistic HCM solutions. Conversely, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment specializes in offering HR outsourcing to small and mid-sized businesses, leveraging a co-employment framework. This segment's offerings span robust benefits packages, regulatory protection and compliance, talent engagement strategies, specialized HR expertise, all-encompassing outsourcing, and even recruitment process outsourcing. Established in 1949, ADP maintains its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- Maria Black