Automatic Data ProcessingADP.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Automatic Data Processing (ADP.O) trades at a P/E of 25.90x, P/B of 19.00x, P/S of 5.22x, and a dividend yield of 1.76%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 19th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 34th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 64th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 34th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 58th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 41st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 56th percentile within its industry and the 64th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.88%, ranking at the 2nd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 45.8 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 1.76% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~1.12% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Automatic Data Processing operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: ADP · ADP
Want the full picture on whether Automatic Data Processing (ADP.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 25.90 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 19.00 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 5.22 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.88% |