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NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NKE - US6541061031 - Common Stock

61.09 USD
-0.8 (-1.29%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
61.24 USD
+0.15 (+0.25%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

NKE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. NKE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NKE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. NKE also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes NKE very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years NKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 83.33% 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 77.08% 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 72.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NKE is above the industry average of 12.15%.
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

The Profit Margin of NKE (6.23%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
NKE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NKE has a Operating Margin (7.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of NKE (41.94%) is worse than 62.50% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NKE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NKE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 4.24. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NKE has a Altman-Z score of 4.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. NKE outperforms 81.25% 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.
NKE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is in the better half of the industry: NKE outperforms 68.75% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, NKE is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.66
Altman-Z 4.24
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC10.7%
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 64.58% 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.45, NKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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

The earnings per share for NKE have decreased strongly by -44.44% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.37% on average over the past years.
NKE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.14%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.25%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.54%
EPS Next 5Y17.01%
Revenue Next Year1.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.94%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%

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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.33, NKE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NKE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.15, the valuation of NKE can be described as rather expensive.
NKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NKE is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say NKE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.33
Fwd PE 24.15
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

70.83% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NKE.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.01
EV/EBITDA 21.12
NKE Per share dataNKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of NKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NKE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.29
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.39. NKE pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, NKE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of NKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.70%!
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 3Y12.54%
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 (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 61.24 +0.15 (+0.25%)

61.09

-0.8 (-1.29%)

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-1.28%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.86%
Market Cap90.30B
Revenue(TTM)46.44B
Net Income(TTM)2.90B
Analysts75
Price Target85.06 (39.24%)
Short Float %2.92%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.7%
DP80.59%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.4)
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)3.57%
PT rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.33
Fwd PE 24.15
P/S 1.94
P/FCF 30.01
P/OCF 25.61
P/B 6.71
P/tB 6.96
EV/EBITDA 21.12
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY4.14%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY3.33%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY3.9%
SpS31.42
BVpS9.11
TBVpS8.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.29
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 4.24
F-Score4
WACC10.7%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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 3Y12.54%
EPS Next 5Y17.01%
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 3Y3.94%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.84%
EBIT growth 5Y3.51%
EBIT Next Year1.76%
EBIT Next 3Y19.11%
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%.