Head to Head

ADM vs STNG: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Archer-Daniels-Midland has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 90/100 for STNG. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Archer-Daniels-Midland

NYSE:ADM

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$36.9B

ADM's earnings trough is priced in at 14x forward earnings while the agricultural cycle quietly turns and the Nutrition segment finally inflects.

Full ADM analysis

Scorpio Tankers Inc.

NYSE:STNG

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.5B

Product tanker cycle still has legs, but next year's earnings step-down is real. Buy the dips, don't chase the rips.

Full STNG analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADMSTNG
Revenue Growth3590
Profitability4476
Valuation7385
Momentum7063
Theme Purity6957
Moat9950
Catalysts5266
Market Position9050

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADM or STNG the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) edges it at 93/100 versus 90/100 for STNG. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADM and STNG?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.