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ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

145.55 EUR
-1.5 (-1.02%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 4:01:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ADS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 52 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. ADS has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

  • ADS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ADS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years ADS 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years ADS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ADS (6.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ADS has a Return On Equity of 21.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: ADS outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
  • ADS has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.46%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADS is significantly below the industry average of 11.64%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • ADS has a Profit Margin (4.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ADS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of ADS (7.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADS has remained more or less at the same level.
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 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

  • ADS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • ADS has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that ADS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ADS's Altman-Z score of 3.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADS outperforms 63.46% of its industry peers.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 14.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADS underperforms 69.23% 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.
  • ADS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADS underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Altman-Z 3.2
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC6.87%
ADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.31, ADS is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • ADS has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADS underperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
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 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.
  • ADS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.04% yearly.
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 30.23% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y80.51%
EPS Next 2Y59.82%
EPS Next 3Y44.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.23%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
ADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ADS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.47.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ADS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, ADS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.47, the valuation of ADS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADS is valued cheaper than 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.95. ADS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.47
Fwd PE 13.47
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

  • ADS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • ADS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ADS is more expensive than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 69.13
EV/EBITDA 9.46
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 44.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.82%
EPS Next 3Y44.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ADS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
  • ADS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.99.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ADS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

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 2Y59.82%
EPS Next 3Y44.22%
ADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 / ADS.DE FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ADS.DE.


What is the valuation status for ADS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 valuation of ADIDAS AG based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is 21.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.6.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADS stock?

The dividend rating of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.29%.