Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) — Stock Score Summary

Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Adecco Group is a global staffing firm facing structural headwinds in European labor markets. It is highly cyclical, low-margin, and lacks the pricing power or reinvestment runway of a quality compounder.

Adecco Group AG provides comprehensive human resources solutions, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and talent transformation globally. Its primary competitive advantage stems from its vast international footprint, extensive proprietary candidate databases, and diversified digital talent platforms. Adecco operates as a dominant global market leader in human capital services, maintaining cyclical but highly cash-generative operations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$20.37
Market Cap$3.7B
P/E (TTM)10.15
P/E (Forward)6.88
Price/Book0.88
Return on Equity8.6%
Return on Invested Capital7.2%
Debt/Equity94.90
Gross Margin19.0%
Operating Margin2.0%
Revenue Growth1.5%
Dividend Yield6.0%
Free Cash Flow$872M

Adecco Group AG operates in the Staffing & Employment Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (Switzerland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adecco Group AG’s (ADEN.SW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (83), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Adecco Group AG have an economic moat?
Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Adecco Group AG a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Adecco Group AG in?
Adecco Group AG (ADEN.SW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (Switzerland).