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NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NKE - US6541061031 - Common Stock

60.35 USD
+0.35 (+0.58%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 10:01:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

NKE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. NKE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NKE is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally NKE also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, NKE could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NKE was profitable.
In the past year NKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
NKE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NKE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNKE 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 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

NKE has a Return On Assets of 7.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NKE outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
NKE has a Return On Equity of 21.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: NKE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NKE (10.87%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NKE is above the industry average of 11.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.87%) for NKE is well below the 3 year average (16.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE 21.5%
ROIC 10.87%
ROA(3y)12.42%
ROA(5y)13.49%
ROE(3y)33.36%
ROE(5y)36.9%
ROIC(3y)16.64%
ROIC(5y)18.07%
NKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

NKE has a Profit Margin of 6.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NKE outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
NKE's Operating Margin of 7.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NKE outperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
NKE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NKE's Gross Margin of 41.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NKE is outperformed by 62.22% of its industry peers.
NKE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.36%
PM (TTM) 6.23%
GM 41.94%
OM growth 3Y-17.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.72%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
NKE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNKE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NKE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NKE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NKE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NKE Yearly Shares OutstandingNKE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
NKE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNKE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

NKE has an Altman-Z score of 4.17. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NKE (4.17) is better than 75.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NKE is 2.66, which is a good value as it means it would take NKE, 2.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NKE (2.66) is better than 68.89% of its industry peers.
NKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating NKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NKE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.66
Altman-Z 4.17
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC11.23%
NKE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNKE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

NKE has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, NKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.22% of the companies in the same industry.
NKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that NKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NKE has a better Quick ratio (1.45) than 75.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.45
NKE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNKE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.85%.
Measured over the past 5 years, NKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.37% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.03% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.85%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-32.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.59%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NKE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.25%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
NKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
NKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NKE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NKE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, NKE is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.75, NKE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NKE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. NKE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.5
Fwd PE 24.75
NKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NKE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NKE.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.65
EV/EBITDA 20.62
NKE Per share dataNKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NKE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.53
EPS Next 2Y6.25%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.73%, NKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.50. NKE pays more dividend than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, NKE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.73%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NKE grows each year by 10.70%, which is quite nice.
NKE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NKE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.7%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
NKE Yearly Dividends per shareNKE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

80.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NKE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NKE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.25%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
NKE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNKE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
NKE Dividend Payout.NKE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NKE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NIKE INC -CL B

NYSE:NKE (12/26/2025, 10:01:09 AM)

60.35

+0.35 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Inst Owners83.24%
Inst Owner Change-2.18%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change3.78%
Market Cap89.21B
Revenue(TTM)46.51B
Net Income(TTM)2.90B
Analysts75.45
Price Target80.28 (33.02%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.73%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.7%
DP80.59%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.76%
Min EPS beat(2)7.49%
Max EPS beat(2)78.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)47.74%
Min EPS beat(4)7.49%
Max EPS beat(4)83.55%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)33.55%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)30.36%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)26.66%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.51%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.51%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.35%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.06%
PT rev (3m)5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.5
Fwd PE 24.75
P/S 1.92
P/FCF 29.65
P/OCF 25.3
P/B 6.62
P/tB 6.88
EV/EBITDA 20.62
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY2.82%
EPS(NY)2.44
Fwd EY4.04%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY3.37%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY3.95%
SpS31.42
BVpS9.11
TBVpS8.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.53
Graham Number18.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE 21.5%
ROCE 12.94%
ROIC 10.87%
ROICexc 16.09%
ROICexgc 16.55%
OM 7.36%
PM (TTM) 6.23%
GM 41.94%
FCFM 6.48%
ROA(3y)12.42%
ROA(5y)13.49%
ROE(3y)33.36%
ROE(5y)36.9%
ROIC(3y)16.64%
ROIC(5y)18.07%
ROICexc(3y)27.29%
ROICexc(5y)31.4%
ROICexgc(3y)28.17%
ROICexgc(5y)32.46%
ROCE(3y)19.82%
ROCE(5y)21.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.46%
OM growth 3Y-17.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.72%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.66
Debt/EBITDA 1.91
Cap/Depr 66.54%
Cap/Sales 1.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.01%
Profit Quality 103.94%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.45
Altman-Z 4.17
F-Score4
WACC11.23%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)88.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)104.57%
Profit Quality(5y)98.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.85%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-32.05%
EPS Next Y-24.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.25%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.59%
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.84%
EBIT growth 5Y3.51%
EBIT Next Year4.49%
EBIT Next 3Y19.16%
EBIT Next 5Y19.88%
FCF growth 1Y-32.53%
FCF growth 3Y-9.64%
FCF growth 5Y18.49%
OCF growth 1Y-34.92%
OCF growth 3Y-10.67%
OCF growth 5Y8.27%

NIKE INC -CL B / NKE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NKE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NKE.


What is the valuation status for NKE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NIKE INC -CL B (NKE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) stock?

NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for NIKE INC -CL B?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) is expected to decline by -24.92% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NKE stock?

The dividend rating of NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 80.59%.