Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vsAdecoagro SA (AGRO)
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
$80.92
-2.94%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $38.67B
AGRO
Adecoagro SA
$11.42
-5.70%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company generates 5269% more annual revenue ($80.58B vs $1.50B). ADM leads profitability with a 1.3% profit margin vs 0.9%. ADM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.54. AGRO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ADM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
AGRO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.5%
Fair Value
$52.70
Current Price
$80.92
$28.22 premium
Margin of Safety
+32.6%
Fair Value
$13.27
Current Price
$11.42
$1.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 55.6% YoY
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.6% revenue growth
0.9% earnings growth
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADM
The strongest argument for ADM centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : AGRO
The strongest argument for AGRO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADM
The primary concerns for ADM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : AGRO
The primary concerns for AGRO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 582.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADM profiles as a value stock while AGRO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
AGRO is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
ADM generates stronger free cash flow (-44M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AGRO scores higher overall (52/100 vs 49/100) and 22.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Adecoagro SA
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Adecoagro SA is an agro-industrial company in South America. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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