Automatic Data Processing Return on Equity

Automatic Data Processing's return on equity stands at 75.45%. That is above the Technology sector average of 40.55%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Automatic Data Processing sits higher the Technology benchmark (40.55%) with a ROE of 75.45%. That is roughly 86.1% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A ROE of 75.45% for Automatic Data Processing means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Automatic Data Processing's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places ADP.DE next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Technology, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Automatic Data Processing's reading of 75.45% (sector avg 40.55%) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.