ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:ADS • DE000A1EWWW0

161.55 EUR
+2.95 (+1.86%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 03:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ADS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ADS was compared to 44 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

  • In the past year ADS was profitable.
  • ADS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years ADS 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 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 better Return On Equity (21.39%) than 79.55% of its industry peers.
  • ADS has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.46%) than 75.00% 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 11.50%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.19%) for ADS is below the current ROIC(12.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of ADS (4.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADS has declined.
  • 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's Gross Margin of 51.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADS is outperformed by 72.73% 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 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 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that ADS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.29, ADS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ADS is 14.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take ADS, 14.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ADS's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADS is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that ADS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, ADS is not doing good in the industry: 61.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Altman-Z 3.29
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC6.68%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that ADS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ADS has a Current ratio of 1.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADS underperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that ADS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ADS has a worse Quick ratio (0.71) than 65.91% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 731.34% over the past year.
  • ADS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.76% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, ADS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.53% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ADS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)731.34%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.24% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y80.51%
EPS Next 2Y59.82%
EPS Next 3Y44.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.24%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%

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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 38.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ADS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ADS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, ADS is valued a bit more expensive.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.95 indicates a correct valuation of ADS.
  • ADS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADS is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say ADS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.19
Fwd PE 14.95
ADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ADS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 76.73
EV/EBITDA 10.12
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)0.47
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 1.30%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.88, ADS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, ADS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%

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

  • 29.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ADS. This is a low number and 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

FRA:ADS (2/24/2026, 3:18:05 PM)

161.55

+2.95 (+1.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners54.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.08B
Revenue(TTM)23.68B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts80
Price Target228.91 (41.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%
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)-2.4%
PT rev (3m)-6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.19
Fwd PE 14.95
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 76.73
P/OCF 31.92
P/B 5.1
P/tB 7.15
EV/EBITDA 10.12
EPS(TTM)4.23
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)10.81
Fwd EY6.69%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.3%
OCF(TTM)5.06
OCFY3.13%
SpS137.22
BVpS31.66
TBVpS22.58
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number54.89
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 3.29
F-Score7
WACC6.68%
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)731.34%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y80.51%
EPS Next 2Y59.82%
EPS Next 3Y44.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
EBIT growth 1Y115.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.03%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.07%
EBIT Next Year155.69%
EBIT Next 3Y51.76%
EBIT Next 5Y32.32%
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.


What is the valuation status for ADS stock?

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 valuation of ADIDAS AG based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is 38.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.1.


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%.