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NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

65.87 USD
+0.22 (+0.34%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 12:55:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NKE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NKE against 46 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. NKE also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NKE a good candidate 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.
NKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NKE has been profitable.
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 better Return On Assets (7.75%) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.50%, NKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
NKE has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: NKE outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
NKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.64%. This is above the industry average of 11.99%.
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

The Profit Margin of NKE (6.23%) is better than 80.43% of its industry peers.
NKE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NKE (7.36%) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
NKE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NKE has a worse Gross Margin (41.94%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NKE is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
NKE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 4.38. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NKE has a Altman-Z score of 4.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. NKE outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
NKE has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NKE would need 2.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.66, NKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that NKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, NKE is doing worse than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.66
Altman-Z 4.38
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC10.95%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that NKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NKE (2.19) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
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 Quick ratio of 1.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. NKE outperforms 80.43% 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 -44.44%.
NKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.37% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NKE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.14% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.44%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%

3.2 Future

NKE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.96% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.25%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue Next Year1.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NKE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NKE is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. NKE is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.04 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NKE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NKE is valued a bit more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
NKE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.78
Fwd PE 26.04
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

71.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NKE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.36
EV/EBITDA 22.44
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NKE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.02
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%, NKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, NKE pays a better dividend. On top of this NKE pays more dividend than 84.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NKE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NKE grows each year by 10.70%, which is quite nice.
NKE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
The dividend of NKE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.59%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
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 (12/4/2025, 12:55:08 PM)

65.87

+0.22 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)09-30 2025-09-30/amc
Earnings (Next)12-17 2025-12-17/amc
Inst Owners84.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.2%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change1.42%
Market Cap97.37B
Revenue(TTM)46.44B
Net Income(TTM)2.90B
Analysts75
Price Target85.08 (29.16%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.55%
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)3.6%
PT rev (3m)7.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.78
Fwd PE 26.04
P/S 2.1
P/FCF 32.36
P/OCF 27.61
P/B 7.23
P/tB 7.51
EV/EBITDA 22.44
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY3.62%
SpS31.42
BVpS9.11
TBVpS8.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.02
Graham Number19.99
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 1.89
Cap/Depr 63.83%
Cap/Sales 1.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.36%
Profit Quality 103.94%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.45
Altman-Z 4.38
F-Score4
WACC10.95%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)87.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.93%
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)-44.44%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
EPS Next Y-22.25%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%
Revenue Next Year1.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.84%
EBIT growth 5Y3.51%
EBIT Next Year1.76%
EBIT Next 3Y18.88%
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 -22.25% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NKE stock?

The dividend rating of NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 80.59%.