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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) PE Ratio: 21.54

Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s P/E ratio high or low?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 21.54 is 29% below its 5-year average of 30.25, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.14–39.23).

The P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is 21.54 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 15.29% (25.43).

PE Ratio (21.54) = Close Price ($231.10) / Diluted TTM EPS ($10.73)

ADP PE Ratio Chart

ADP PE Ratio
21.54-33.02% 1Y
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ADP Average PE Ratio Chart

ADP Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

ADP PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

21.54

PE RATIO AVG TTM

25.43

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

28.28

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

30.25

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

29.94

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

27.45

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

24.42

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.29%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.83%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-28.79%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-28.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-21.52%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-11.80%

ADP Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)21.5425.4328.2830.25
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Cummins Inc. (CMI)$87.60B33.0624.7522.4619.73
3M Company (MMM)$81.79B30.2624.5528.0720.26
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$76.94B31.7032.3431.4129.21
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)$111.11B32.5330.8128.4427.28
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$72.19B23.3224.0423.8724.54
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)$121.37B25.4526.4620.9420.25
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$62.17BN/AN/AN/AN/A
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$60.21B24.3920.8615.0915.28

P/E vs. its own history

At 21.5, P/E is in its normal range — richer than 37% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

11.6

median

26.1

20-year high

39.2

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

21.5

Forward P/E

20.9

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$231.10

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$11.07

=

Forward P/E

20.87

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The P/E ratio for ADP stock is 21.54.
Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 21.54 is 29% below its 5-year average of 30.25, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.14–39.23).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 25.43.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 28.28.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 30.25.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 29.94.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 27.45.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for ADP stock is 24.42.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1021.54
2026-06-0921.54
2026-06-0821.35
2026-06-0521.62
2026-06-0421.56
2026-06-0321.23
2026-06-0221.55
2026-06-0121.78
2026-05-2920.67
2026-05-2820.49
2026-05-2720.28
2026-05-2620.35
2026-05-2221.00
2026-05-2120.51
2026-05-2020.57
2026-05-1920.54
2026-05-1820.78
2026-05-1519.99
2026-05-1419.42
2026-05-1319.44
2026-05-1219.93
2026-05-1119.73
2026-05-0819.85
2026-05-0719.95
2026-05-0619.31
2026-05-0519.63
2026-05-0419.69
2026-05-0119.96
2026-04-3019.75
2026-04-2920.66
2026-04-2819.13
2026-04-2718.95
2026-04-2418.88
2026-04-2319.07
2026-04-2219.37
2026-04-2119.49
2026-04-2019.44
2026-04-1719.26
2026-04-1619.25
2026-04-1518.92
2026-04-1418.74
2026-04-1318.77
2026-04-1018.14
2026-04-0918.83
2026-04-0819.29
2026-04-0719.56
2026-04-0619.63
2026-04-0219.60
2026-04-0119.34
2026-03-3119.52
2026-03-3019.74
2026-03-2719.33
2026-03-2619.65
2026-03-2519.41
2026-03-2419.68
2026-03-2320.15
2026-03-2020.05
2026-03-1920.24
2026-03-1820.01
2026-03-1720.15
2026-03-1620.09
2026-03-1320.03
2026-03-1219.93
2026-03-1120.46
2026-03-1020.88
2026-03-0921.43
2026-03-0621.73
2026-03-0521.39
2026-03-0420.86
2026-03-0320.78
2026-03-0220.65
2026-02-2720.59
2026-02-2620.98
2026-02-2520.58
2026-02-2419.76
2026-02-2319.76
2026-02-2020.60
2026-02-1920.75
2026-02-1820.87
2026-02-1720.47
2026-02-1320.38
2026-02-1220.17
2026-02-1120.90
2026-02-1021.66
2026-02-0921.77
2026-02-0622.22
2026-02-0522.48
2026-02-0422.54
2026-02-0322.58
2026-02-0223.78
2026-01-3023.71
2026-01-2923.63
2026-01-2824.72
2026-01-2725.10
2026-01-2625.46
2026-01-2325.43
2026-01-2225.63
2026-01-2125.34
2026-01-2025.16
2026-01-1625.68
2026-01-1525.66
2026-01-1425.49
2026-01-1325.35
2026-01-1225.92
2026-01-0926.23
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2026-01-0725.77
2026-01-0625.75
2026-01-0525.38
2026-01-0224.94
2025-12-3125.37
2025-12-3025.59
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2025-12-2625.53
2025-12-2425.45
2025-12-2325.35
2025-12-2225.62
2025-12-1925.44
2025-12-1825.74
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2025-12-1226.24
2025-12-1126.10
2025-12-1025.58
2025-12-0925.47
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2025-12-0525.80
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2025-12-0325.66
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2025-12-0125.23
2025-11-2825.18
2025-11-2625.08
2025-11-2525.28
2025-11-2424.66
2025-11-2124.96
2025-11-2024.56
2025-11-1924.70
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2025-11-1724.74
2025-11-1424.96
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2025-11-1125.17
2025-11-1025.06
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2025-11-0624.89
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2025-11-0325.36
2025-10-3125.67
2025-10-3026.18
2025-10-2926.15
2025-10-2827.99
2025-10-2728.08
2025-10-2428.12
2025-10-2328.18
2025-10-2228.42
2025-10-2128.43
2025-10-2028.33
2025-10-1728.16
2025-10-1628.04
2025-10-1528.45
2025-10-1428.62
2025-10-1328.46
2025-10-1028.55
2025-10-0928.62
2025-10-0829.10
2025-10-0729.32
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2025-10-0329.16
2025-10-0229.02
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2025-09-3029.38
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2025-09-2629.18
2025-09-2528.92
2025-09-2429.18
2025-09-2328.95
2025-09-2229.40
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2025-09-1728.90
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2025-09-1129.83
2025-09-1029.27
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2025-09-0430.15
2025-09-0329.92
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2025-07-0131.71
2025-06-3031.53
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2025-06-2630.98
2025-06-2530.49
2025-06-2431.84
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2025-06-0433.35
2025-06-0333.39
2025-06-0233.31
2025-05-3033.29
2025-05-2933.14

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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.

Roseland, NJ
64,000 employees
Industrials / Staffing & Employment Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Staffing & Employment Services
CEO
Maria Black