ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ADV • US00791N1028
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This ADV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ADV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ADV had negative earnings in the past year.
- ADV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- ADV had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ADV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ADV has a Return On Assets of -8.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -41.11%, ADV is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.54%, ADV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADV is significantly below the industry average of 7.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.15% | ||
| ROE | -41.11% | ||
| ROIC | 0.54% |
ROA(3y)-6.78%
ROA(5y)-10.36%
ROE(3y)-30.17%
ROE(5y)-42.23%
ROIC(3y)2.21%
ROIC(5y)2.62%
1.3 Margins
- ADV has a Operating Margin of 0.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ADV outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADV has remained more or less at the same level.
- ADV has a Gross Margin of 13.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 78.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADV has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.95% |
OM growth 3Y-13.02%
OM growth 5Y0.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-6.13%
2. ADV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADV is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ADV has more shares outstanding
- ADV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ADV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.17, we must say that ADV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of ADV (0.17) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- ADV has a debt to FCF ratio of 194.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ADV would need 194.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ADV has a Debt to FCF ratio (194.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ADV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- ADV has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.00) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 194.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC6%
2.3 Liquidity
- ADV has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that ADV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ADV has a Current ratio of 2.25. This is in the better half of the industry: ADV outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- ADV has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that ADV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ADV has a Quick ratio of 2.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADV outperforms 81.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. ADV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ADV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -357.00%.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
- ADV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.34% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-357%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-544.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y2.34%
Sales Q2Q%4.47%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.42% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- ADV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y156.93%
EPS Next 2Y62.48%
EPS Next 3Y39.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.93%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. ADV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ADV. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.09, the valuation of ADV can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ADV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ADV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADV is cheaper than 74.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ADV's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
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.
- ADV's earnings are expected to grow with 39.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.48%
EPS Next 3Y39.42%
5. ADV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ADV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ADV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ADV (4/10/2026, 8:05:08 PM)
26.58
+0.75 (+2.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners22.95%
Inst Owner Change-100%
Ins Owners2.39%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap348.20M
Revenue(TTM)3.54B
Net Income(TTM)-227.74M
Analysts76.67
Price Target28.69 (7.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio11.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-264.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-460.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-69.24%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-232%
Min EPS beat(4)-460.04%
Max EPS beat(4)-69.24%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-180.43%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-136.28%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-98.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.15%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.38%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.03%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.37%
PT rev (1m)1306.25%
PT rev (3m)954.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)175%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1594.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2120.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
EPS(TTM)-11.42
EYN/A
EPS(NY)6.5
Fwd EY24.47%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY17.67%
SpS270.43
BVpS42.29
TBVpS-67.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.15% | ||
| ROE | -41.11% | ||
| ROCE | 0.68% | ||
| ROIC | 0.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.84% | ||
| OM | 0.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.95% | ||
| FCFM | 0.24% |
ROA(3y)-6.78%
ROA(5y)-10.36%
ROE(3y)-30.17%
ROE(5y)-42.23%
ROIC(3y)2.21%
ROIC(5y)2.62%
ROICexc(3y)2.4%
ROICexc(5y)2.77%
ROICexgc(3y)9.01%
ROICexgc(5y)14.87%
ROCE(3y)2.8%
ROCE(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.67%
OM growth 3Y-13.02%
OM growth 5Y0.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-6.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 194.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)24.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-357%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-544.44%
EPS Next Y156.93%
EPS Next 2Y62.48%
EPS Next 3Y39.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y2.34%
Sales Q2Q%4.47%
Revenue Next Year0.93%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y39.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.81%
EBIT growth 5Y3.33%
EBIT Next Year457.84%
EBIT Next 3Y88.33%
EBIT Next 5Y47.32%
FCF growth 1Y-77.17%
FCF growth 3Y-52.57%
FCF growth 5Y-51.3%
OCF growth 1Y-33.9%
OCF growth 3Y-20.25%
OCF growth 5Y-29.19%
ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC / ADV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ADV stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ADV.
What is the valuation status for ADV stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) stock?
The financial health rating of ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) is 4 / 10.