Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.65x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $2.24 Billion exceeds net income of $1.36 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore ADP cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Automatic Data Processing Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1989–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Automatic Data Processing Inc across 37 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check how aggressively does Automatic Data Processing Inc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Automatic Data Processing Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Automatic Data Processing Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see ADP stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.21x | $4.94 Billion | $4.08 Billion | ▲ +9.3% |
| 2024 | 1.11x | $4.16 Billion | $3.75 Billion | ▼ -10.1% |
| 2023 | 1.23x | $4.21 Billion | $3.41 Billion | ▲ +17.3% |
| 2022 | 1.05x | $3.10 Billion | $2.95 Billion | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2021 | 1.19x | $3.09 Billion | $2.60 Billion | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.23x | $3.03 Billion | $2.47 Billion | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2019 | 1.17x | $2.69 Billion | $2.29 Billion | ▼ -24.4% |
| 2018 | 1.55x | $2.52 Billion | $1.62 Billion | ▲ +26.5% |
| 2017 | 1.23x | $2.13 Billion | $1.73 Billion | ▼ -1.6% |
| 2016 | 1.25x | $1.86 Billion | $1.49 Billion | ▼ -10.1% |
| 2015 | 1.39x | $1.91 Billion | $1.37 Billion | ▲ +14.6% |
| 2014 | 1.21x | $1.82 Billion | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2013 | 1.15x | $1.58 Billion | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -16.3% |
| 2012 | 1.38x | $1.91 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▲ +1.2% |
| 2011 | 1.36x | $1.71 Billion | $1.25 Billion | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.39x | $1.68 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▲ +18.4% |
| 2009 | 1.17x | $1.56 Billion | $1.33 Billion | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2008 | 1.45x | $1.79 Billion | $1.24 Billion | ▲ +26.9% |
| 2007 | 1.14x | $1.30 Billion | $1.14 Billion | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2006 | 1.17x | $1.81 Billion | $1.55 Billion | ▼ -14.1% |
| 2005 | 1.36x | $1.43 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -8.7% |
| 2004 | 1.49x | $1.39 Billion | $935.57 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2003 | 1.54x | $1.57 Billion | $1.02 Billion | ▲ +10.5% |
| 2002 | 1.39x | $1.53 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2001 | 1.61x | $1.49 Billion | $924.72 Million | ▲ +26.7% |
| 2000 | 1.27x | $1.07 Billion | $840.80 Million | ▲ +3.9% |
| 1999 | 1.23x | $853.90 Million | $696.80 Million | ▼ -12.9% |
| 1998 | 1.41x | $852.10 Million | $605.30 Million | ▲ +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1.40x | $719.10 Million | $513.50 Million | ▼ -1.1% |
| 1996 | 1.42x | $644.10 Million | $454.70 Million | ▲ +16.8% |
| 1995 | 1.21x | $478.80 Million | $394.80 Million | ▼ -20.4% |
| 1994 | 1.52x | $509.10 Million | $334.10 Million | ▲ +14.5% |
| 1993 | 1.33x | $391.40 Million | $294.20 Million | ▼ -22.1% |
| 1992 | 1.71x | $437.50 Million | $256.20 Million | ▼ -0.2% |
| 1991 | 1.71x | $389.70 Million | $227.70 Million | ▲ +22.2% |
| 1990 | 1.40x | $296.40 Million | $211.70 Million | ▲ +6.1% |
| 1989 | 1.32x | $247.50 Million | $187.60 Million | — |