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NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

64.67 USD
+0.45 (+0.7%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 9:51:08 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, NKE scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NKE was compared to 46 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. NKE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, NKE is valued expensive at the moment. 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

NKE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NKE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NKE had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of NKE (7.75%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
NKE's Return On Equity of 21.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NKE outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.87%, NKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3 year average ROIC (16.64%) for NKE is well above the current ROIC(10.87%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 better Profit Margin (6.23%) than 80.43% of its industry peers.
NKE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NKE has a better Operating Margin (7.36%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 41.94%, NKE is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NKE is still creating some value.
NKE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NKE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 4.34. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.34, NKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 69.57% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NKE (0.59) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.66
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC1
WACC10.88%
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.
NKE has a better Current ratio (2.19) 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.45, NKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
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 -7.14% in the past year.
NKE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
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

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.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

NKE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.16.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NKE.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say NKE is valued slightly more expensively.
NKE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NKE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NKE is more expensive than 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NKE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.16
Fwd PE 25.57
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

NKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NKE is more expensive than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 31.77
EV/EBITDA 22.08
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)9.84
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%.
NKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.25. NKE pays more dividend than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NKE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of NKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.70%!
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 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 (12/1/2025, 9:51:08 AM)

64.67

+0.45 (+0.7%)

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 Cap95.60B
Revenue(TTM)46.44B
Net Income(TTM)2.90B
Analysts75
Price Target85.08 (31.56%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio2.35
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 33.16
Fwd PE 25.57
P/S 2.06
P/FCF 31.77
P/OCF 27.11
P/B 7.1
P/tB 7.37
EV/EBITDA 22.08
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY3.02%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY3.91%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY3.15%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY3.69%
SpS31.42
BVpS9.11
TBVpS8.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.84
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 4.34
F-Score4
WACC10.88%
ROIC/WACC1
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%.