Advance Auto Parts, Inc. vs Archer-Daniels-Midland Co — how do they compare? Advance Auto Parts, Inc. trades at $53.1 (market cap $3.19B), while Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B). The key difference: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is far larger — about 12.2× Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s market cap, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co pays the higher dividend (2.59%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAP | ADM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.19B | $38.78B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $64.17 | $87.32 |
52-Week Low | $38.75 | $56.00 |
Enterprise Value | $5.47B | $47.03B |
Dividend Yield | 1.89% | 2.59% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Advance Auto Parts is one of the industry's largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories to do-it-yourself customers in North America. Advance operated 4,972 stores as of the end of 2021, in addition to servicing 1,317 independently owned Carquest stores. The company's Worldpac unit is a premier distributor of imported original-equipment parts. Advance derived 58% of its 2021 sales from commercial clients, up from 30%-40% before the General Parts deal.
Read more on AAP →Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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