ADP

Technology

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. · Software - Application · $107B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
35.5
Below Average

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. scores 35.5/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Technology Sector
ADP
35.5
Sector avg
38.0
Quality
Weak
Moat
Neutral
Growth
Weak
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Good

ADP Price History

+26.3% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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Based on Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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ADP — Score History

3040506070Jul 11Jul 29Aug 16Sep 3Sep 21Oct 8
Score changes· 14 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
Aug 7, 202635.516.456.00.036.979.3-11.4
Aug 5, 202646.949.856.013.261.257.40.0
Aug 1, 202646.949.856.013.261.257.2-5.6
Jul 27, 202652.561.356.020.559.667.9-0.9
Jul 25, 202653.461.356.020.559.673.5-0.2
Jul 24, 202653.661.556.020.459.674.40.0
Jul 23, 202653.661.556.020.459.674.70.0
Jul 22, 202653.661.456.020.459.674.5+0.4
Jul 18, 202653.261.156.020.459.672.50.0
Jul 17, 202653.261.056.020.459.672.4-0.3

ADP — Pillar Breakdown

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Quality

— 16.4/100 (25%)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Cash GenerationModerate

Free cash flow relative to market value.

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Growth

— 0.0/100 (20%)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

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Risk

— 36.9/100 (15%)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

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Valuation

— 79.3/100 (15%)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

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Moat

— 56/100 (25%)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has meaningful competitive advantages that should protect its market position. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ADP.

Score Composition

Quality
16.4×25%4.1
Growth
0.0×20%0.0
Risk
36.9×15%5.5
Valuation
79.3×15%11.9
Moat
56.0×25%14.0
Total
35.5Below Average

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How is the ADP UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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