ADX Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis
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ADX Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Financial Services
Asset Management
Current Price
Live
$23.69
52W High
$23.85
52W Low
$16.5
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.85B
P/E
7.72
ROE
12.2%
Profit margin
981.2%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
8.0%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
78%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating borderline stability, and the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. Despite a low P/E of 7.72 and a current price ($23.69) below the Graham Number ($40.16), the company exhibits alarming earnings deterioration, negative earnings growth, and a dangerously high payout ratio of 109.18%, raising sustainability concerns. Profitability margins are anomalously high—particularly the 981.24% profit margin and 100% gross margin—likely reflecting non-operational or one-time gains rather than sustainable business performance. The technical trend score of 10/100 signals strong bearish momentum, and lack of analyst coverage further limits confidence in forward visibility.
Key Strengths
Low P/E ratio of 7.72, significantly below sector average of 22.41, suggesting potential undervaluation
Current price ($23.69) is below Graham Number ($40.16), indicating defensive value appeal
High dividend yield of 8.00%, attractive in income-focused portfolios
Revenue growth of 6.20% YoY shows top-line resilience
Price/Sales of 79.97 appears inflated but may reflect fund structure rather than operational business
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health, with red flags in profitability and leverage trends
Earnings growth of -48.40% YoY and -50.10% QoQ reflect severe profitability deterioration
Payout ratio of 109.18% exceeds earnings, threatening dividend sustainability
ROA of only 0.48% suggests poor asset efficiency despite high ROE
Technical trend score of 10/100 indicates strong bearish momentum near 52-week high
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$30.16
+27.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
78
28
65
38
45
AI Verdict
Caution advised due to weak financial health and unsustainable dividend metrics despite valuation appeal
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score, Negative earnings growth, High dividend yield with excessive payout ratio, Strong margin anomalies, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
75%
Value
78/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 7.72 well below sector average
- Current price below Graham Number of $40.16
Watchpoints
- Price/Sales of 79.97 is extremely high and atypical for asset management
Future
28/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 6.20% YoY revenue growth indicates some top-line momentum
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth of -48.40% YoY
- Q/Q earnings decline of -50.10%
- No forward P/E or PEG data available
Past
65/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +21.8%, 3Y return of +107.2%, 5Y return of +91.8% show strong historical performance
Watchpoints
- Recent 1M and 1W returns are flat to slightly positive despite bearish technicals
Health
38/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 0.97 and quick ratio of 0.79 suggest near-term liquidity is manageable
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- ROA of 0.48% is extremely low
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress risk assessment
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High dividend yield of 8.00%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 109.18% is unsustainable long-term
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 indicates weak reliability
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$23.69
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ADX and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ADX
Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.
Primary
|
+91.8% | +107.2% | +21.8% | +11.2% | +1.7% | +2.5% |
|
BOH
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
Peer
|
+7.4% | +9.8% | +3.7% | +10.1% | +0.7% | -0.6% |
|
BHFAP
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
Peer
|
-13.9% | -16.8% | -18.5% | +8.0% | +10.1% | +2.6% |
|
APAM
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Peer
|
+22.7% | +53.3% | +5.4% | -4.3% | +3.2% | -2.8% |
|
BANC
Banc of California, Inc.
Peer
|
+24.0% | +31.3% | +30.2% | +33.3% | +1.3% | -4.2% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
7.72
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.01
P/S Ratio
79.97
EV/Revenue
79.95
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$2.85B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
981.24%
Operating Margin
61.03%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
12.16%
ROA
0.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.2%
Earnings Growth
-48.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-50.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.97
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.79
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.0
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing ADX against 208 companies in the Financial Services sector
(6 bullish, 111 neutral, 91 bearish)
P/E Ratio
7.72
This Stock
vs
30.39
Sector Avg
-74.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.16%
This Stock
vs
-7.57%
Sector Avg
-260.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
981.24%
This Stock
vs
83.86%
Sector Avg
+1070.2%
(Superior)
Revenue Growth
6.2%
This Stock
vs
30.29%
Sector Avg
-79.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.97
This Stock
vs
3.78
Sector Avg
-74.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ADX
Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.85B | 7.72 | 12.2% | 981.2% | $23.69 | |
|
BOH
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.82B | 18.06 | 10.7% | 27.2% | $70.8 | |
|
BHFAP
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.76B | 1.32 | 16.2% | 12.3% | $16.62 | |
|
APAM
Artisan Partners Asset...
|
NEUTRAL | $3.04B | 11.61 | 49.6% | 22.9% | $43.09 | |
|
BANC
Banc of California, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.1B | 17.79 | 6.0% | 20.4% | $19.92 |
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