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ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ADV - US00791N1028 - Common Stock

1.07 USD
-0.01 (-0.93%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM
1.07 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ADV. ADV was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. ADV has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ADV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ADV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ADV has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ADV had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ADV had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -10.15%, ADV is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ADV has a Return On Equity of -44.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
ADV has a Return On Invested Capital (0.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ADV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.32%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.33%.
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

ADV's Operating Margin of 0.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADV is outperformed by 60.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADV has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.22%, ADV is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ADV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ADV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ADV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.20, we must say that ADV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ADV has a Altman-Z score of 0.20. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADV underperforms 67.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.43 is on the high side and indicates that ADV has dependencies on debt financing.
ADV has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.43) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.43
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.2
ROIC/WACC0.13
WACC5.88%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.96, ADV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.96, ADV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 240.00% over the past year.
ADV shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.56%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.18% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)240%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%-2.58%

3.2 Future

ADV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 83.12% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ADV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y514.1%
EPS Next 2Y139.52%
EPS Next 3Y83.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.17%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ADV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.29, the valuation of ADV can be described as correct.
ADV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADV is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, ADV is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ADV.
94.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, ADV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.29
Fwd PE 2.86
ADV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADV 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, ADV is valued a bit cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.41
ADV Per share dataADV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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)0.03
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

ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:ADV (11/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 1.07 0 (0%)

1.07

-0.01 (-0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/bmo
Inst Owners21.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap348.77M
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)-307.39M
Analysts74.29
Price Target2.89 (170.09%)
Short Float %7.85%
Short Ratio12.5
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)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.29
Fwd PE 2.86
P/S 0.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.41
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY34.93%
FCF(TTM)-0.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS10.82
BVpS2.1
TBVpS-3.19
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.82
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.7%
ROICexgc 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 0.2
F-Score4
WACC5.88%
ROIC/WACC0.13
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)240%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
EPS Next Y514.1%
EPS Next 2Y139.52%
EPS Next 3Y83.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%-2.58%
Revenue Next Year2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.74%
EBIT growth 5Y-20.72%
EBIT Next Year108.27%
EBIT Next 3Y28.06%
EBIT Next 5Y17.21%
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%

ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC / ADV FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ADV stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ADV.


Can you provide the valuation status for ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) stock?

ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) stock?

The financial health rating of ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC (ADV) is expected to grow by 514.1% in the next year.