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ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ADS - DE000A1EWWW0 - Common Stock

167.2 EUR
+2.2 (+1.33%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 4:26:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

ADS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. ADS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ADS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ADS was profitable.
In the past year ADS had a positive cash flow from operations.
ADS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ADS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ADS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

ADS's Return On Assets of 6.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADS outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 21.39%, ADS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ADS (12.46%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
ADS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.46%) for ADS is above the 3 year average (5.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 21.39%
ROIC 12.46%
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.19%
ROE(5y)11.88%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
ADS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

ADS has a Profit Margin of 4.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ADS outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
ADS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ADS's Operating Margin of 7.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADS outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADS has declined.
ADS has a Gross Margin of 51.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADS underperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
ADS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.89%
PM (TTM) 4.94%
GM 51.36%
OM growth 3Y-17.1%
OM growth 5Y-14.1%
PM growth 3Y-31.34%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
ADS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADS is creating value.
ADS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ADS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ADS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ADS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingADS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
ADS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

ADS has an Altman-Z score of 3.34. This indicates that ADS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ADS has a Altman-Z score (3.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ADS has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ADS would need 14.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ADS has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (14.32) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
ADS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating ADS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ADS (0.74) is worse than 60.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC6.7%
ADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

ADS has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that ADS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ADS has a worse Current ratio (1.31) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
ADS has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that ADS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, ADS is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.71
ADS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ADS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 219.81%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, ADS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.76% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ADS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.64% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.04% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)219.81%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ADS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.63% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y78.74%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
EPS Next 5Y31.63%
Revenue Next Year6.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ADS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
ADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.66, ADS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ADS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADS is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.22. ADS is around the same levels.
ADS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADS is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.58. ADS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.66
Fwd PE 15.53
ADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ADS.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADS is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 79.41
EV/EBITDA 10.49
ADS.DE Per share dataADS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ADS's earnings are expected to grow with 44.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%.
ADS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.07.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ADS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADS decreases each year by -26.93%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
ADS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareADS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

ADS pays out 29.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.29%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
ADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B
ADS.DE Dividend Payout.ADS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ADIDAS AG

FRA:ADS (12/18/2025, 4:26:07 PM)

167.2

+2.2 (+1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Inst Owners54.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.10B
Revenue(TTM)24.70B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts80.56
Price Target236.64 (41.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
DP29.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.88%
Max EPS beat(2)3.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.88%
Max EPS beat(4)15.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.66%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)13.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)-2.86%
PT rev (3m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.66
Fwd PE 15.53
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 79.41
P/OCF 33.04
P/B 5.28
P/tB 7.4
EV/EBITDA 10.49
EPS(TTM)6.78
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)10.77
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)5.06
OCFY3.03%
SpS137.22
BVpS31.66
TBVpS22.58
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number69.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 21.39%
ROCE 17.7%
ROIC 12.46%
ROICexc 14.73%
ROICexgc 17.86%
OM 7.89%
PM (TTM) 4.94%
GM 51.36%
FCFM 1.53%
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.19%
ROE(5y)11.88%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
ROICexc(3y)6.53%
ROICexc(5y)8.63%
ROICexgc(3y)8.14%
ROICexgc(5y)10.85%
ROCE(3y)7.37%
ROCE(5y)8.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.05%
OM growth 3Y-17.1%
OM growth 5Y-14.1%
PM growth 3Y-31.34%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 45.32%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage 8.36
Cash Conversion 29.17%
Profit Quality 31.09%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score7
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC1.86
Cap/Depr(3y)45.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)219.81%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y78.74%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
EPS Next 5Y31.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%
Revenue Next Year6.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.26%
Revenue Next 3Y7.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
EBIT growth 1Y115.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.03%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.07%
EBIT Next Year154.21%
EBIT Next 3Y51.84%
EBIT Next 5Y33.25%
FCF growth 1Y-70.96%
FCF growth 3Y-2.1%
FCF growth 5Y2.35%
OCF growth 1Y-49.25%
OCF growth 3Y-3.05%
OCF growth 5Y0.64%

ADIDAS AG / ADS.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ADS.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for ADIDAS AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ADS stock?

ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ADIDAS AG?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is expected to grow by 78.74% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADS stock?

The dividend rating of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.29%.