Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.02x as of June 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $1.31 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($57.16 Billion) in one year. See how financially flexible is Automatic Data Processing Inc to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Automatic Data Processing Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2026)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Automatic Data Processing Inc across 38 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see ADP cash flow metrics.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Automatic Data Processing Inc (1989–2026)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Automatic Data Processing Inc. Check ADP cash flow quality score to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.10x | $5.44 Billion | $57.16 Billion | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2025 | 0.10x | $4.94 Billion | $47.18 Billion | ▲ +25.4% |
| 2024 | 0.08x | $4.16 Billion | $49.82 Billion | ▼ -5.9% |
| 2023 | 0.09x | $4.21 Billion | $47.46 Billion | ▲ +71.2% |
| 2022 | 0.05x | $3.10 Billion | $59.84 Billion | ▼ -27.8% |
| 2021 | 0.07x | $3.09 Billion | $43.10 Billion | ▼ -20.8% |
| 2020 | 0.09x | $3.03 Billion | $33.41 Billion | ▲ +22.9% |
| 2019 | 0.07x | $2.69 Billion | $36.49 Billion | ▼ -1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.07x | $2.52 Billion | $33.63 Billion | ▲ +16.8% |
| 2017 | 0.06x | $2.13 Billion | $33.20 Billion | ▲ +34.9% |
| 2016 | 0.05x | $1.86 Billion | $39.19 Billion | ▼ -29.5% |
| 2015 | 0.07x | $1.91 Billion | $28.30 Billion | ▼ -6.2% |
| 2014 | 0.07x | $1.82 Billion | $25.38 Billion | ▲ +18.7% |
| 2013 | 0.06x | $1.58 Billion | $26.08 Billion | ▼ -21.8% |
| 2012 | 0.08x | $1.91 Billion | $24.70 Billion | ▲ +28.0% |
| 2011 | 0.06x | $1.71 Billion | $28.23 Billion | ▼ -23.2% |
| 2010 | 0.08x | $1.68 Billion | $21.38 Billion | ▲ +0.8% |
| 2009 | 0.08x | $1.56 Billion | $20.03 Billion | ▼ -18.6% |
| 2008 | 0.10x | $1.79 Billion | $18.65 Billion | ▲ +58.7% |
| 2007 | 0.06x | $1.30 Billion | $21.50 Billion | ▼ -28.5% |
| 2006 | 0.08x | $1.81 Billion | $21.48 Billion | ▲ +28.5% |
| 2005 | 0.07x | $1.43 Billion | $21.83 Billion | ▼ -25.9% |
| 2004 | 0.09x | $1.39 Billion | $15.70 Billion | ▼ -18.1% |
| 2003 | 0.11x | $1.57 Billion | $14.46 Billion | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.12x | $1.53 Billion | $13.16 Billion | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2001 | 0.11x | $1.49 Billion | $13.19 Billion | ▲ +29.6% |
| 2000 | 0.09x | $1.07 Billion | $12.27 Billion | ▼ -81.4% |
| 1999 | 0.47x | $853.90 Million | $1.82 Billion | ▼ -2.4% |
| 1998 | 0.48x | $852.10 Million | $1.77 Billion | ▲ +15.4% |
| 1997 | 0.42x | $719.10 Million | $1.72 Billion | ▼ -1.2% |
| 1996 | 0.42x | $644.10 Million | $1.52 Billion | ▼ -2.5% |
| 1995 | 0.43x | $478.80 Million | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -13.6% |
| 1994 | 0.50x | $509.10 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +21.2% |
| 1993 | 0.41x | $391.40 Million | $944.90 Million | ▼ -17.4% |
| 1992 | 0.50x | $437.50 Million | $872.60 Million | ▼ -34.1% |
| 1991 | 0.76x | $389.70 Million | $512.30 Million | ▲ +45.1% |
| 1990 | 0.52x | $296.40 Million | $565.30 Million | ▲ +54.6% |
| 1989 | 0.34x | $247.50 Million | $729.80 Million | — |