ADP Automatic Data Processing PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Automatic Data Processing stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 31.86. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $9.62 and the stock price of $306.54 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 12% from its last 4 quarters average of 28.4.

ADP PE ratio history

How has ADP's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Automatic Data Processing for the last ten years is 28.84. The current P/E ratio of 31.86 is 10% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, ADP's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2021 quarter at 37.99, when the price was $246.58 and the EPS was $6.49. The lowest point was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 23.28 with a price of $136.68 and an EPS of $5.87.

Today
31.86
Average
28.84
Median
28.29
Minimum
23.28
Maximum
37.99

Automatic Data Processing PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 25.33% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -17.18% in 2020

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 26.11 -1.99% $238.69 $9.14
2023 26.64 -10.72% $219.79 $8.25
2022 29.84 -8.35% $210.04 $7.04
2021 32.56 25.33% $198.62 $6.1
2020 25.98 -17.18% $148.89 $5.73
2019 31.37 0.1% $165.33 $5.27
2018 31.34 22.04% $134.14 $4.28
2017 25.68 -8.58% $102.46 $3.99
2016 28.09 7.5% $91.87 $3.27
2015 26.13 4.48% $80.23 $3.07
2014 25.01 5.71% $79.28 $3.17
2013 23.66 21.15% $68.86 $2.91
2012 19.53 -5.83% $55.66 $2.85
2011 20.74 24.64% $52.68 $2.54
2010 16.64 24.46% $40.26 $2.42

Automatic Data Processing PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 30.43 3.36% $292.73 $9.62
Sep 2024 29.44 12.75% $276.73 $9.4
Jun 2024 26.11 -5.81% $238.69 $9.14
Mar 2024 27.72 2.82% $249.74 $9.01
Dec 2023 26.96 -5.2% $232.97 $8.64
Sep 2023 28.44 6.76% $240.58 $8.46
Jun 2023 26.64 -5.83% $219.79 $8.25
Mar 2023 28.29 -10.33% $222.63 $7.87
Dec 2022 31.55 1.25% $238.86 $7.57
Sep 2022 31.16 4.42% $226.19 $7.26
Jun 2022 29.84 -10.69% $210.04 $7.04
Mar 2022 33.41 -12.06% $227.54 $6.81
Dec 2021 37.99 20.68% $246.58 $6.49
Sep 2021 31.48 -3.32% $199.92 $6.35
Jun 2021 32.56 -0.15% $198.62 $6.1

ADP average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of ADP for the past years

The current PE ratio of ADP is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
28.78
5-year avg
29.74
10-year avg
28.84
15-year avg
26.57

ADP PE vs peers

What is ADP's PE ratio compared to its peers

ADP's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks INTU and PAYX, but it is higher than ACN's and FNF's. Automatic Data Processing's current PE ratio of 31.86 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 32.31.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FNF Fidelity National Financial Inc 14.06 $18.13B
BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc 20.46 $1.07B
TNET Trinet Group Inc 22.88 $3.93B
ACN Accenture plc 25.6 $212.82B
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc 31.86 $124.72B
PAYX Paychex Inc 32.01 $55.68B
NSP Insperity Inc 36.85 $3.35B
EFX Equifax Inc 49.97 $30.24B
INTU Intuit Inc 56.62 $171.59B
IRM Iron Mountain Inc 142.44 $25.52B

Frequently asked questions

What is Automatic Data Processing's PE ratio?

ADP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 31.86 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)?

The average PE ratio for ADP stock over the past 3 years is 28.78.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)?

The average PE ratio for ADP stock over the past 5 years is 29.74.

What is the highest PE ratio for ADP?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 37.99.

How does the current PE ratio for ADP compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of ADP is 10% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is ADP's PE ratio calculated (Automatic Data Processing PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Automatic Data Processing's share price is $306.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $9.62. Therefore, Automatic Data Processing's PE ratio for today is 31.86. PE RATIO(31.86) = STOCK PRICE($306.54) / TTM EPS($9.62)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.