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ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ADS - DE000A1EWWW0 - Common Stock

160.5 EUR
-0.65 (-0.4%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 5:35:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ADS. ADS was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ADS while its profitability can be described as average. ADS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ADS was profitable.
ADS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ADS 4 years were profitable.
ADS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ADS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADS.DE 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 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ADS (6.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ADS has a better Return On Equity (21.39%) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.46%, ADS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADS is significantly below the industry average of 12.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.19%) for ADS is below the current ROIC(12.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 21.39%
ROIC 12.46%
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.19%
ROE(5y)11.88%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
ADS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

ADS has a Profit Margin (4.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADS has declined.
ADS has a worse Operating Margin (7.89%) than 60.42% of its industry peers.
ADS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ADS's Gross Margin of 51.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADS is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
ADS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.89%
PM (TTM) 4.94%
GM 51.36%
OM growth 3Y-17.1%
OM growth 5Y-14.1%
PM growth 3Y-31.34%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
ADS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ADS has less shares outstanding
ADS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ADS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingADS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
ADS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

ADS has an Altman-Z score of 3.31. This indicates that ADS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ADS has a Altman-Z score (3.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADS is 14.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take ADS, 14.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.32, ADS is not doing good in the industry: 70.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ADS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating ADS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ADS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADS is outperformed by 64.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Altman-Z 3.31
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC6.89%
ADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

ADS has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that ADS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ADS has a worse Current ratio (1.31) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that ADS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADS has a worse Quick ratio (0.71) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.71
ADS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 219.81% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ADS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.76% on average per year.
ADS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.64%.
Measured over the past years, ADS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)219.81%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ADS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ADS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y59.74%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
EPS Next 5Y31.63%
Revenue Next Year6.47%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.84%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
ADS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
ADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.67, the valuation of ADS can be described as rather expensive.
64.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say ADS is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.87, which indicates a correct valuation of ADS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ADS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.67
Fwd PE 14.87
ADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ADS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ADS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ADS is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 76.23
EV/EBITDA 10.27
ADS.DE Per share dataADS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ADS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ADS's earnings are expected to grow with 45.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.74%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%, ADS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.78, ADS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.25, ADS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADS decreases each year by -26.93%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
ADS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareADS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

ADS pays out 29.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.29%
EPS Next 2Y59.74%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
ADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B
ADS.DE Dividend Payout.ADS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ADIDAS AG

FRA:ADS (12/2/2025, 5:35:30 PM)

160.5

-0.65 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Inst Owners54.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.89B
Revenue(TTM)24.70B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts80.56
Price Target238.58 (48.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
DP29.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.88%
Max EPS beat(2)3.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.88%
Max EPS beat(4)15.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.66%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)13.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)-1.63%
PT rev (3m)-4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.67
Fwd PE 14.87
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 76.23
P/OCF 31.71
P/B 5.07
P/tB 7.11
EV/EBITDA 10.27
EPS(TTM)6.78
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)10.79
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.31%
OCF(TTM)5.06
OCFY3.15%
SpS137.22
BVpS31.66
TBVpS22.58
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number69.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 21.39%
ROCE 17.7%
ROIC 12.46%
ROICexc 14.73%
ROICexgc 17.86%
OM 7.89%
PM (TTM) 4.94%
GM 51.36%
FCFM 1.53%
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)8.19%
ROE(5y)11.88%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
ROICexc(3y)6.53%
ROICexc(5y)8.63%
ROICexgc(3y)8.14%
ROICexgc(5y)10.85%
ROCE(3y)7.37%
ROCE(5y)8.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.05%
OM growth 3Y-17.1%
OM growth 5Y-14.1%
PM growth 3Y-31.34%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 14.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 45.32%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage 8.36
Cash Conversion 29.17%
Profit Quality 31.09%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 3.31
F-Score7
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)45.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)219.81%
EPS 3Y-17.56%
EPS 5Y-15.76%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y59.74%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
EPS Next 5Y31.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%
Revenue Next Year6.47%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.84%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
EBIT growth 1Y115.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.03%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.07%
EBIT Next Year154.98%
EBIT Next 3Y52.03%
EBIT Next 5Y33.25%
FCF growth 1Y-70.96%
FCF growth 3Y-2.1%
FCF growth 5Y2.35%
OCF growth 1Y-49.25%
OCF growth 3Y-3.05%
OCF growth 5Y0.64%

ADIDAS AG / ADS.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ADS.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for ADIDAS AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ADS stock?

ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ADIDAS AG?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is expected to grow by 79.21% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADS stock?

The dividend rating of ADIDAS AG (ADS.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.29%.