Automatic Data Processing Inc PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.53
PE Ratio (TTM)
24.13
EPS (TTM)
$10.94
Sector
Professional Services
How It's Calculated
2.53 = 24.13 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Automatic Data Processing Inc's PEG ratio of 2.53 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of earnings growth.
About Automatic Data Processing Inc
Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) operates in the Professional Services sector, specifically in Professional Services. With a market capitalization of about $106.51B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $269.78, within a 52-week range of $188.16 to $315.26 (-14.4% from the high, +43.4% from the low). Beta of 0.84 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 20.1%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Automatic Data Processing Inc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Within the Professional Services sector, PEG ratio levels vary with business model, growth rate, and capital structure. Automatic Data Processing Inc's current PEG ratio of 2.53 should be read alongside other ADP metrics on this site and with sector norms — not in isolation. View all Professional Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ADP is grouped in the Professional Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.84 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 20.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ADP's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Automatic Data Processing Inc's PEG of 2.53 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.53) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for ADP?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Professional Services peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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