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ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ADV - US00791N1028 - Common Stock

1.86 USD
-0.02 (-1.06%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM
1.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall ADV gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ADV against 99 industry peers in the Media industry. ADV has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ADV has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ADV had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ADV has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ADV reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years ADV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ADV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -10.15%, ADV is doing worse than 65.66% of the companies in the same industry.
ADV's Return On Equity of -44.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADV is outperformed by 65.66% of its industry peers.
ADV has a Return On Invested Capital (0.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADV is significantly below the industry average of 8.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.15%
ROE -44.97%
ROIC 0.75%
ROA(3y)-14.86%
ROA(5y)-9.29%
ROE(3y)-57.41%
ROE(5y)-35.33%
ROIC(3y)2.32%
ROIC(5y)2.29%
ADV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.69%, ADV is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
ADV's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ADV (14.22%) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
ADV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
OM growth 3Y-33.51%
OM growth 5Y-19.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.06%
GM growth 5Y-2.83%
ADV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADV is destroying value.
ADV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ADV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ADV is higher compared to a year ago.
ADV Yearly Shares OutstandingADV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ADV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

ADV has an Altman-Z score of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that ADV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ADV has a Altman-Z score of 0.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 68.69% of its industry peers.
ADV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.43. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ADV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 73.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.43
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.27
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC5.47%
ADV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that ADV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ADV (1.96) is better than 73.74% of its industry peers.
ADV has a Quick Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that ADV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ADV (1.96) is better than 73.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.96
ADV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ADV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -137.04%.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.81% in the past year.
ADV shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-137.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%0.04%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 83.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ADV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y514.1%
EPS Next 2Y139.52%
EPS Next 3Y83.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
ADV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
ADV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

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 4.98, 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 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, ADV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.98
ADV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

62.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.56
ADV Per share dataADV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ADV's 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 83.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y139.52%
EPS Next 3Y83.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ADV!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:ADV (9/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 1.86 0 (0%)

1.86

-0.02 (-1.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners21.69%
Inst Owner Change-3.24%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change1.85%
Market Cap606.27M
Analysts74.29
Price Target2.89 (55.38%)
Short Float %8.54%
Short Ratio10.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-199.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-281.52%
Max EPS beat(2)-117.22%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-128.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-281.52%
Max EPS beat(4)-25.74%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-120.41%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-90%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-65.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.15%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.2%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.28%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.87%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)36.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.56
EPS(TTM)-0.03
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY20.09%
FCF(TTM)-0.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS10.82
BVpS2.1
TBVpS-3.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.15%
ROE -44.97%
ROCE 0.95%
ROIC 0.75%
ROICexc 0.78%
ROICexgc 2.62%
OM 0.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-14.86%
ROA(5y)-9.29%
ROE(3y)-57.41%
ROE(5y)-35.33%
ROIC(3y)2.32%
ROIC(5y)2.29%
ROICexc(3y)2.44%
ROICexc(5y)2.39%
ROICexgc(3y)10.77%
ROICexgc(5y)15.83%
ROCE(3y)2.94%
ROCE(5y)2.9%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.39%
OM growth 3Y-33.51%
OM growth 5Y-19.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.06%
GM growth 5Y-2.83%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.43
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.27
Cap/Depr 23.24%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.96
Altman-Z 0.27
F-Score4
WACC5.47%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)21.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-137.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92%
EPS Next Y514.1%
EPS Next 2Y139.52%
EPS Next 3Y83.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%0.04%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.74%
EBIT growth 5Y-20.72%
EBIT Next Year109.3%
EBIT Next 3Y29.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-133.13%
FCF growth 3Y-26.43%
FCF growth 5Y-17.52%
OCF growth 1Y-102.58%
OCF growth 3Y-9.6%
OCF growth 5Y-9.26%