Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.46
Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.46 is 64% above its 5-year average of 0.89, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.41–1.46).
The debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is 1.46 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 28.63% (1.14).
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ADP Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
ADP Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
ADP Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.46
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.14
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.89
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.66
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.48
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.37
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+64.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+120.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+204.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+290.08%
ADP Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 1.46 | 1.14 | 1.08 | 0.89 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 1.99 | 1.76 | 1.56 | 8.38 |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.71 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $85.03B | 0.87 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.79B | 2.75 | 3.16 | 2.73 | 2.28 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 0.70 | 0.80 | 1.05 | 1.07 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 2.78 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.56 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $121.37B | 3.23 | 3.21 | 2.67 | 2.29 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | 0.15 | 0.68 | 0.48 | 0.42 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.46
Current Ratio
1.05
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 1.46.
- Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.46 is 64% above its 5-year average of 0.89, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.41–1.46).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 1.14.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 1.08.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 0.89.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 0.66.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 0.48.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for ADP stock is 0.37.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.33 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.04 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.15 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.02 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.02 |
| 2001-06-30 | 0.02 |
| 2000-06-30 | 0.03 |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.05 |
| 1998-06-30 | 0.13 |
| 1997-06-30 | 0.20 |
| 1996-06-30 | 0.22 |
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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