Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vsProcter & Gamble Company (PG)
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
$74.27
+2.02%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $35.79B
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$147.09
+0.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $342.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Procter & Gamble Company generates 8% more annual revenue ($86.72B vs $80.27B). PG leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs 1.3%. ADM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ADM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.7%
Fair Value
$90.79
Current Price
$74.27
$16.52 discount
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$107.17
Current Price
$147.09
$39.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADM
The strongest argument for ADM centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : ADM
The primary concerns for ADM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADM profiles as a value stock while PG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
PG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
PG generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. ADM offers better value entry with a 23.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, commonly known as ADM, is an American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates more than 270 plants and 420 crop procurement facilities worldwide, where cereal grains and oilseeds are processed into products used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial, and animal feed markets worldwide.
Procter & Gamble Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
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